Description
Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a refreshing and crunchy salad packed with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, roasted cashews, and crispy chow mein noodles. Tossed in a sweet-savory sesame dressing, it’s perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 cup unsalted cashews, roasted
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill or pan-cook chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions.
- Add roasted cashews and crispy chow mein noodles.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top salad with sliced chicken and optional cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast cashews lightly before adding to salad.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Customize with other vegetables like snap peas or cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grill and Toss
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired