Description
A fresh and crunchy cashew chicken salad made with tender shredded chicken, crisp cabbage, roasted cashews, and a light savory dressing. Perfect for quick meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, julienned
1/2 cup roasted cashews
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
1. Slice the green cabbage and purple cabbage thinly, julienne the carrot, and chop the green onions. Add everything into a large mixing bowl.
2. Place shredded chicken into the bowl with the vegetables and spread it evenly.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth and slightly glossy.
4. Add roasted cashews and sesame seeds to the salad mixture.
5. Pour the dressing over everything and gently toss until evenly coated without crushing the ingredients.
6. Finish by adding chopped fresh cilantro on top and serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead to maintain crunch.
Use roasted cashews for deeper flavor and better texture.
Slice vegetables thinly for even coating and lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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