Cherry Cashew Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with this Cherry Cashew Chicken Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, flavorful ingredients. Tender shredded chicken is paired with juicy, sweet cherries, crunchy cashews, and crisp celery, creating the perfect balance of textures. A creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, a touch of mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. The salad is served atop a bed of mixed greens, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for a quick 20-minute recipe, this no-cook dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with summer-inspired flavors. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or looking for an elevated weekday meal, this cherry chicken salad is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (pitted and halved) Fresh cherries
- 1 cup (raw or roasted, unsalted) Cashews
- 2 stalks (finely chopped) Celery
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, pitted and halved cherries, cashews, chopped celery, and sliced green onions.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, arrange the mixed salad greens on plates or a serving platter.
Spoon the Cherry Cashew Chicken Salad over the greens and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.4 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 1730 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.5 g | ||
| Protein | 143.7 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1725 mg | 37% | |
*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.
