Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe, a delightful dish that perfectly balances crunchy textures and fresh ingredients. This colorful salad features grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a generous sprinkle of roasted cashews, all tossed in a flavorful homemade dressing. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this healthy salad is quick to make and customizable with your favorite seasonal produce. Enjoy it as a light lunch or dinner that’s both satisfying and nutritious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grilled chicken breasts
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 cup green onions
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- 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.
- For the dressing, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well.
- Gently fold in the sliced grilled chicken.
- Top with crispy chow mein noodles just before serving.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, lightly toast the cashews before adding them to the salad. Customize your salad by incorporating seasonal vegetables like cucumbers or swapping cashews for almonds.