Cashew Crunch Salad With Chicken and Homemade Dressing

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Cashew Crunch Salad With Chicken and Homemade Dressing

This cashew crunch salad with chicken and homemade dressing is packed with so many flavors and textures. It's hands down one of our favorite salad recipes we've created! The creamy cashew dressing pairs perfectly with all of the fresh crunchy veggies and chicken.

Prep Time25

Cook Time0

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Servings:

Calories: 406kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

For the salad

5 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup green onion, chopped
3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
⅓ cup cilantro, minced
⅓ cup roasted cashews, chopped
1 mango, diced

For the cashew dressing

⅔ cup roasted salted cashews
½ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves (some stems are okay)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon Sriracha or red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup water

For serving

Crunchy chow mein noodles or crispy wonton strips, optional

Instructions

Begin by preparing all of the salad ingredients. Shred the cabbage and carrots, chop the green onion, chicken, and cashews, mince the cilantro, and dice the mango. Add all of the ingredients to a large salad bowl.
Next, prepare your dressing. You will need a high powered blender or food processor in order to blend the cashews well and create a creamy dressing. Add all of the dressing ingredients to the blender and blend for at least 30 seconds, until the cashews are blended and smooth.
If you plan to have leftovers, dress each individual portion to prevent the leftovers from getting soggy. Serve with crunchy chow mein noodles or crispy wonton strips for an extra crunch!

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free if you leave off the crunchy chow mein noodles or wonton strips. This recipe is dairy free. For a vegan and vegetarian version, swap the chicken for crispy tofu or steamed edamame.

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