Description
This Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining shredded cooked chicken with fresh mixed greens, colorful bell peppers, crisp carrots, and pungent red onions, it’s topped with crunchy roasted cashews and a flavorful sesame dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and bold flavors to revitalize your day.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cashews, roasted
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
Dressing
- 1/4 cup sesame dressing
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients: In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, shredded cooked chicken, sliced bell peppers, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced red onion. This forms the fresh and colorful foundation of the salad.
- Add cashews: Sprinkle the roasted cashews evenly on top of the salad ingredients to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Drizzle dressing: Pour the sesame dressing over the salad to bring all the elements together with its savory and slightly sweet taste.
- Toss gently: Using salad tongs or two large spoons, toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients without bruising the greens or breaking the cashews.
- Serve immediately: Plate the salad promptly to enjoy the crisp freshness of the vegetables and the crunchiness of the nuts at their peak.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken to save time or rotisserie chicken for added flavor.
- Roast cashews lightly if starting with raw nuts for the best crunch.
- Feel free to substitute the sesame dressing with a vinaigrette or your favorite dressing.
- For added nutrition, toss in some sliced avocado or cherry tomatoes.
- This salad is best eaten fresh—leftover dressing can make the greens soggy.
