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Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad
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Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad

Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame-Teriyaki Dressing is meal prep-friendly and perfect for weekday meals. Ready in just 20 minutes and full of nutritious, flavorful ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Entree/Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Equipment

  • Chefs knife and cutting board
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients

Sesame-Teriyaki Dressing

Chicken Cashew Salad

  • 5 heaping cups chopped Napa cabbage (sub green cabbage or kale - see notes below)
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup shredded (matchstick) carrots
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped green onions (from 1 bunch)
  • 3/4 cup roasted, salted cashews
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • Prepare dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a glass jar or large liquid measuring cup; whisk until smooth.
    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 or finely minced
  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage or kale, chicken, carrots, green onion, cashews, and cilantro. Season salad components with a few pinches of salt. Pour dressing overtop and toss well to combine.
    Serve immediately or refrigerate for an additional 2 days.
    5 heaping cups chopped Napa cabbage, 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, 1 cup shredded (matchstick) carrots, 3/4 cup finely chopped green onions (from 1 bunch), 3/4 cup roasted, salted cashews, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Notes

  • If making ahead, I suggest using a mix of green cabbage and kale, which are heartier than Napa cabbage and less prone to wilting.
  • The salad will last up to 3 days, however I think it's best on days 1 and 2. By day 3, the greens and cashews will have softened, however the flavors should stay sharp.

Nutrition

Serving: 2heaping cups | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 590mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g