Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad
A delightful mix of textures and flavors with fresh vegetables, crunchy cashews, and tender shredded chicken, topped with a zesty homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, halved
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your fresh ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, halved sugar snap peas, and sliced green onions.
- Add the cooked shredded chicken and mix.
- Introduce the roasted cashews and chopped cilantro.
Dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Whisk or shake vigorously until well blended.
Assembly
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Serving
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating other herbs or toppings such as mint, parsley, or even diced avocado. Adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste. Store salad components and dressing separately for freshness.