Easy Chicken Cashew Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Fresh, vibrant, and ready in just 15 minutes, this Easy Chicken Cashew Salad is the ultimate blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Featuring tender cooked chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy cashews, and a medley of colorful veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and red bell peppers, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Tossed with a tangy, homemade soy-sesame dressing and garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish is both refreshing and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a light lunch, this healthy chicken salad recipe is a quick, no-cook option that's packed with protein and a hint of Asian-inspired flavors. Pair it with your favorite side or enjoy it all on its own for a fuss-free, nutrient-packed meal!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup Carrot, shredded
• 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 Red bell pepper, julienned
• 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Unsalted roasted cashews
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, julienned red bell pepper, and green onions.

2. Add the cooked chicken and roasted cashews to the bowl.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

5. Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

6. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top for garnish.

7. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Chicken Cashew Salad!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (345.8g)

Calories		487
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		23.2 g	30%
	Saturated Fat	4.5 g	22%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.4 g
Cholesterol		101 mg	34%
Sodium		410 mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate		24.6 g	9%
	Dietary Fiber	4.8 g	17%
	Total Sugars	10.7 g
Protein		45.3 g	91%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		86 mg	7%
Iron		4.8 mg	27%
Potassium		1012 mg	22%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 835 cal (42.8%%)

Protein: 722 cal (37.0%%)

Carbs: 395 cal (20.3%%)