Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe, a delightful dish that brings together juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and the satisfying crunch of cashews and crispy chow mein noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also highly customizable to suit your taste. Packed with protein and nutrients, it’s a tasty way to sneak in some greens while still feeling indulgent. Enjoy this colorful medley as a light dinner option or a nutritious lunch throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
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 roasted unsalted cashews
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Grill chicken breasts until fully cooked; cool and slice.
- In a bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
- Add roasted cashews for crunch.
- For dressing: whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss salad ingredients with the dressing until well combined.
- Fold in sliced chicken evenly throughout the salad.
- Top with crispy chow mein noodles before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg