Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad
Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a fresh, flavor-packed main dish loaded with grilled chicken, crisp veggies, roasted cashews, and a zingy soy-ginger dressing all finished with crunchy noodles for the perfect bite.
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Ingredients
- 2 grilled chicken breasts sliced
- 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 bell pepper any color, diced
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 cup green onions sliced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill chicken until cooked through and golden, rest briefly, then slice thinly.
- Combine romaine, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Add roasted cashews and toss with the vegetables.
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in the sliced grilled chicken.
- Top with crispy chow mein noodles and cilantro if using.
- Serve immediately while fresh and crunchy.