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Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad

Crunchy Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad in Just 20 Minutes

This Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a quick and nutritious meal combining chicken, cashews, and vibrant vegetables, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Tahini Substitute with sunflower seed butter for allergy-friendly option.
  • 2 tbsp Lower-sodium tamari Can be replaced with regular soy sauce if not gluten-free.
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar White vinegar can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup Honey or agave can be substituted.
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil Olive oil could be used, but flavor will differ.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced shallots can be an alternative.
Salad
  • 4 cups Chopped Napa cabbage Can be swapped with green cabbage or kale.
  • 2 cups Shredded rotisserie chicken Can be replaced with cooked tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots Pre-packaged coleslaw mix could be a time-saving substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped green onions Chives can be a milder substitute.
  • 1 cup Roasted, salted cashews Use sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped fresh cilantro Parsley can be used if cilantro is unavailable.
  • 2 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds Optional; can omit if desired.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • jar or measuring cup
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized jar or measuring cup, combine tahini, lower-sodium tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic. Whisk the mixture together for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped Napa cabbage, shredded rotisserie chicken, matchstick carrots, finely chopped green onions, and roasted cashews. Gently toss all the ingredients together for about 30 seconds.
  3. Once your salad base is well-combined, pour the prepared Sesame-Teriyaki Dressing over the top. Gently toss the salad for another 1-2 minutes until every piece is evenly coated.
  4. You can serve your Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store the dressing separately until serving to keep the salad crisp. Enjoy this salad for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container without dressing.

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