Cashew Chicken Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Cashew Chicken Salad with Mandarin Oranges is the perfect balance of savory and sweet—ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner. Tender cooked chicken is combined with juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy celery, roasted cashews, and zesty green onions, all tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. Served over a bed of crisp spinach or mixed greens, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing dish for parties. Healthy, satisfying, and loaded with texture, this salad is sure to become a favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned and drained)
- 0.75 cup Cashews (unsalted, roasted)
- 0.5 cup Celery (chopped)
- 2 stalks Green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Spinach or mixed salad greens
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, mandarin oranges, cashews, celery, and green onions. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Step 2
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 5
When ready to serve, divide the spinach or mixed salad greens evenly among four plates or bowls.
Step 6
Spoon the cashew chicken salad onto the greens and garnish with a few extra cashews if desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and satisfying salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1158.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1731.8 |
| Total Fat 101.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 410.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2591.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 77.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.4g | |
| Protein 127.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 437.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1996.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories