Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe is the perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a go-to dish for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a vibrant dish for family gatherings, this salad delivers. Featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy cashews, it’s drizzled with a savory dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, but it’s also packed with protein and healthy fats, ensuring a nutritious meal that even picky eaters will enjoy. Customize it with your favorite ingredients or make-ahead for an effortless dining experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 1 carrot
- 1 cup green onions
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles
- Optional: ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked; let cool and slice.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
- Add roasted cashews to the vegetable mixture.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well.
- Fold in sliced grilled chicken evenly throughout the salad.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crispy chow mein noodles on top.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg