Cashew Chicken Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Cashew Chicken Salad with Mandarin Oranges is the perfect balance of savory and sweet—ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner. Tender cooked chicken is combined with juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy celery, roasted cashews, and zesty green onions, all tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. Served over a bed of crisp spinach or mixed greens, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing dish for parties. Healthy, satisfying, and loaded with texture, this salad is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned and drained)
- 0.75 cup Cashews (unsalted, roasted)
- 0.5 cup Celery (chopped)
- 2 stalks Green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Spinach or mixed salad greens
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, mandarin oranges, cashews, celery, and green onions. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
When ready to serve, divide the spinach or mixed salad greens evenly among four plates or bowls.
Spoon the cashew chicken salad onto the greens and garnish with a few extra cashews if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and satisfying salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2591 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 127.9 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1996 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
