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Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad

Delicious Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad for a Quick Boost

Enjoy this Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad, a nutritious and quick meal option packed with flavor and vibrant ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts grilled and sliced
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Carrot julienned
  • 2 pieces Green Onions sliced
  • 1 cup Cashews roasted unsalted
  • 2 cups Crispy Chow Mein Noodles for topping
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated
  • to taste Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  2. Chop romaine lettuce, diced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions, and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Fold in the roasted cashews into the vegetable mixture.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well coated.
  6. Carefully fold the sliced grilled chicken into the salad mixture.
  7. Sprinkle crispy chow mein noodles on top just before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and nutrition. Store leftover dressing separately to keep veggies crisp.

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