Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad
If you’re craving a dish that’s bursting with flavor and crunch, Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is the perfect choice. This vibrant salad combines grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and crunchy cashews for a deliciously satisfying meal. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this salad can be whipped up in just 15 minutes! Loaded with protein and healthy fats, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Customize it to your taste by swapping ingredients or adding extra toppings. Enjoy this colorful and wholesome salad that brings everyone together around the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
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
- Dressing: soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger
Instructions
- Grill chicken breasts until fully cooked; let cool before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions.
- Add roasted cashews and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger for the dressing.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the sliced grilled chicken.
- Sprinkle crispy chow mein noodles on top before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg