Irresistible Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad in 25 Minutes
A fresh and crunchy chicken salad with roasted cashews and a savory-sweet dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts grilled and sliced
- 1 large head of 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 the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl.
- Add the diced bell pepper, julienned carrot, sliced green onions, and optional cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with roasted cashews and crispy chow mein noodles before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add the chow mein noodles just before serving.
- Replace soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Toast the cashews lightly for deeper flavor.