Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Brighten up your dinner table with this Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe! This vibrant dish is a perfect blend of fresh vegetables, crunchy cashews, and tender grilled chicken, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this salad can be prepared in just 15 minutes and stored for later enjoyment. With its nutritious ingredients and satisfying crunch, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the explosion of flavor and colorful presentation that makes this salad not only delicious but visually appealing as well!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup unsalted cashews (roasted)
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles
- Dressing: soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger
Instructions
- Grill chicken breasts until fully cooked; let cool before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions.
- Add roasted cashews to the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture; toss to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in sliced grilled chicken.
- Top with crispy chow mein noodles just before serving.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg