Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad
A refreshing salad combining savory chicken, crunchy cashews, and fresh vegetables, perfect for meal prep or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 cup assorted crisp veggies
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and drying the salad greens, chopping chicken, and preparing veggies.
- Toast the cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 3-5 minutes.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey or maple syrup.
- Combine the salad greens, chicken, veggies, and onion in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Add the toasted cashews on top for crunch and garnish.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container without dressing to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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