Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad
A quick and easy salad combining shredded chicken, crunchy cashews, vibrant veggies, and a zesty dressing, perfect for chaotic weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use leftovers from a roasted chicken.
- 1 cup roasted cashews Use unsalted cashews for less salt.
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, cucumber) Use seasonal vegetables or what your kids prefer.
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced Adds a kick to the salad.
- 4 cups mixed salad greens Lettuce, spinach, or kale work as a base.
Dressing ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce Use low sodium for healthier option.
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Adds sharpness to the dressing.
- 1 tablespoon honey Adjust to taste for sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil A little goes a long way.
- Salt and pepper to taste Check for seasoning.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients: shredded chicken, roasted cashews, chopped veggies, and sliced red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cashews, mixed vegetables, and red onion. Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture; then toss to combine.
- Serve the mixture over a bed of salad greens.
- Enjoy the salad while it's fresh and vibrant.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for a crispy crunch and feel free to swap in any proteins or veggies you prefer. Let the salad sit briefly for flavors to meld, but serve fresh to maintain texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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