Description
Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a colorful and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a delicious dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for any occasion, from casual dinners to festive gatherings, delivering a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 2 sliced green onions
- For the Dressing: 3 tbsp sesame oil
- For the Dressing: 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- For the Dressing: 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165?F). Let rest before slicing.
- 2. While chicken rests, chop mixed greens and dice bell peppers and cucumber. Slice green onions thinly.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice (optional).
- 4. In a large bowl, combine greens, bell peppers, cucumber, green onions, and cashews. Toss gently.
- 5. Add sliced chicken on top and drizzle with dressing; toss to combine.
- 6. Serve immediately with extra cashews on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (~300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg