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Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad

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Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a vibrant, Asian-inspired salad featuring tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, roasted cashews, and a tangy sesame-soy dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded or chopped chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage (optional)
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)
  • Dressing:
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare vegetables by shredding cabbage and carrots, and slicing green onions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, chicken, cashews, and cilantro.
  3. In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and olive oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat evenly.
  5. Top with sesame seeds and crunchy chow mein noodles just before serving.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use bagged coleslaw mix as a quick shortcut.
  • Store dressing and salad separately if making ahead.
  • Replace cashews with almonds, peanuts, or sunflower seeds as needed.
  • Add sriracha to the dressing for a spicy kick.
  • Mandarin oranges or diced mango add a sweet, fruity twist.

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