Description
Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weekdays or meal prep, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes. The unique sesame-teriyaki dressing adds a delightful flavor twist, making it a fantastic option for lunches, dinners, or gatherings. You can easily customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences, ensuring each serving is fresh and tailored just for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 Tbsp lower-sodium tamari
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 5 cups chopped Napa cabbage
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup roasted salted cashews
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining tahini, tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and garlic in a jar. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, add the Napa cabbage and layer in the chicken, carrots, green onions, cashews, and cilantro.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg