Cherry Cashew Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with this Cherry Cashew Chicken Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, flavorful ingredients. Tender shredded chicken is paired with juicy, sweet cherries, crunchy cashews, and crisp celery, creating the perfect balance of textures. A creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, a touch of mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. The salad is served atop a bed of mixed greens, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for a quick 20-minute recipe, this no-cook dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with summer-inspired flavors. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or looking for an elevated weekday meal, this cherry chicken salad is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (pitted and halved) Fresh cherries
- 1 cup (raw or roasted, unsalted) Cashews
- 2 stalks (finely chopped) Celery
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, pitted and halved cherries, cashews, chopped celery, and sliced green onions.
Step 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Step 5
Before serving, arrange the mixed salad greens on plates or a serving platter.
Step 6
Spoon the Cherry Cashew Chicken Salad over the greens and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1039.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2043.3 |
| Total Fat 117.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.4g | |
| Cholesterol 349.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1730.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 106.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.5g | |
| Protein 143.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 286.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1724.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories