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Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring tender chicken, roasted cashews, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens such as spinach and arugula
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
Chicken
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts grilled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup cashews lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup crispy fried onions optional
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill pan over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, and shredded carrots.
  2. Add the sliced chicken on top and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  3. Top with toasted cashews and crispy fried onions if using.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately as a main dish or side salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the dressing for 30 minutes before grilling.

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