Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad
A delightful dish that combines fresh vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and crunchy cashews, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 piece bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 piece carrot, julienned
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 cup unsalted cashews, roasted
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles Add just before serving for crunch.
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) Optional garnish.
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Grill your chicken breasts until fully cooked. Allow them to cool slightly, then slice them into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
- Toss in the roasted unsalted cashews for that delightful crunch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to combine, ensuring all components are coated with the dressing.
- Gently fold in the sliced grilled chicken until evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crispy chow mein noodles on top for extra crunch.
- If desired, add chopped cilantro for a fresh touch.
- Plate the salad and serve it fresh to enjoy all the textures and flavors.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger before grilling. This salad is best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container, keeping crispy chow mein noodles separate.