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Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad

Crunchy Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad for Fresh Flavor Lovers

This Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a vibrant, quick meal perfect for fresh flavor lovers and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Tahini Substitute with sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Lower-Sodium Tamari Swap with soy sauce if gluten isn’t a concern.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can replace with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Use honey for a non-vegan alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Omit for a lighter taste.
  • 1 clove Garlic Garlic powder works as a substitute.
Salad
  • 4 cups Napa Cabbage Can swap for green cabbage or kale.
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Consider cooked chicken breast or chickpeas for a vegetarian twist.
  • 1 cup Matchstick Carrots Shredded carrots could be a quicker substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Can be replaced with chives.
  • 1/2 cup Roasted, Salted Cashews Almonds or pumpkin seeds can vary the texture.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Feel free to omit or replace with parsley.
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Glass Jar
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a glass jar or measuring cup, combine tahini, lower-sodium tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, and grated garlic. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the chopped Napa cabbage, shredded rotisserie chicken, matchstick carrots, sliced green onions, and roasted salted cashews. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and mix thoroughly.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together for about 1-2 minutes until well-coated.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days, mixing in the dressing just before serving for best freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Mix the dressing into the salad just before serving to ensure the ingredients stay crisp and vibrant. Store the salad and dressing separately if meal prepping; it will last up to 3 days when kept in airtight containers.

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