Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Experience the perfect blend of fresh flavors and textures with Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe. This vibrant dish combines grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy cashews, all tossed in a delicious homemade honey soy dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal option for lunch, dinner, or even picnics. The delightful crunch from chow mein noodles adds a fun twist that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Whether served as a main course or a refreshing side dish, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 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
- Dressing: soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger
Instructions
- Grill chicken breasts over medium-high heat until fully cooked (6–8 minutes per side). Let cool and slice.
- In a large bowl, mix romaine lettuce, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions until well combined.
- Add roasted cashews into the vegetable mixture.
- Prepare dressing by whisking soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients; toss to coat evenly.
- Fold in sliced grilled chicken and top with crispy chow mein noodles before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg