Mandarin Tossed Chicken Salad with Cashew Dressing for 1
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this fresh and flavorful Mandarin Tossed Chicken Salad with Cashew Dressing, perfectly portioned for one. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this recipe combines tender slices of cooked chicken breast, crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, and crunchy vegetables like red bell pepper and cucumber. The star of the dish is the creamy, homemade cashew dressing—a harmonious blend of Greek yogurt, cashew butter, honey, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic for a refreshing twist. Finished with a sprinkle of whole cashews for an extra dose of crunch, this quick 15-minute salad is ideal for a health-conscious yet indulgent meal. Perfect for solo dining, it's a delightful medley of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
- 0.25 cup Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cashews
- 2 tablespoons Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 0.5 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Slice the cooked chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.
In a serving bowl, toss together the mixed salad greens, mandarin orange segments, sliced red bell pepper, and cucumber.
To prepare the cashew dressing, combine Greek yogurt, cashew butter, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, water, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Adjust water to your desired consistency if needed.
Drizzle olive oil over the salad and toss lightly.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken breast and sprinkle cashews over the top.
Pour the cashew dressing over the salad or serve on the side for dipping.
Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 870 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 707 mg | 15% | |
*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.
