Description
Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the satisfying crunch of cashews, the freshness of crisp vegetables, and the heartiness of grilled chicken. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks, this salad is quick to prepare and visually appealing, making it a favorite for both busy days and special gatherings. With its well-balanced flavors and textures, this nutritious salad can be tailored to suit any palate, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience for all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles
- Optional: ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Grill the chicken until fully cooked. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
- Toss in roasted unsalted cashews for added crunch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients.
- Gently fold in sliced grilled chicken until evenly distributed.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crispy chow mein noodles on top for extra texture.
- Optionally garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg