Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad
Experience a delightful burst of flavors with this Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad. Featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy cashews, this salad is perfect for light lunches or as a colorful side at dinner gatherings. Tossed in a flavorful sesame-honey dressing, every bite promises satisfaction and freshness that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1 cup cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; bake in a sprayed dish for 25-30 minutes until cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, wash and chop bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers; set aside in a mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey to create the dressing.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Add sliced chicken and cashews to the bowl of vegetables; pour dressing over and toss to combine.
- Serve in bowls or plates, garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~300g
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg