Cashew Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Cashew Chicken Salad, a perfect fusion of crunch, creaminess, and bold flavors! Tender shredded chicken breast is combined with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet red bell pepper, julienned carrots, and aromatic cilantro for a refreshing base. Roasted, unsalted cashews add a delightful crunch, while a tangy-sweet dressing—made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and a splash of rice vinegar—ties it all together. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is an ideal option for a light lunch, a wholesome dinner, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, it's as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve immediately for the best texture and garnish with a few extra cashews for a finishing touch that’s as satisfying as it is beautiful.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Cashews, unsalted and roasted
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 large Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, julienned or grated
• 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Set the dressing aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded chicken, red bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and cilantro.

Step 3

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 4

Add the roasted cashews on top and lightly toss again, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the salad.

Step 5

Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates and garnish with a few extra cashews, if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1517.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2705.6

Total Fat 168.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 523.2mg	0%
Sodium 2266.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 43.6g
Protein 178.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 333.0mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 3940.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.8%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 17.8%