Description
A quick and healthy salad bursting with flavor and satisfying crunch, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced red cabbage
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded carrots, sliced red cabbage, and sliced green onions. Toss gently to mix.
- Add the shredded chicken breast to the salad bowl and distribute evenly throughout the greens.
- Sprinkle the roasted cashews over the salad, ensuring they are evenly distributed for maximum crunch.
- Arrange the mandarin orange segments on top of the salad for a pop of color and sweetness.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for individual portions.
- Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing, being careful not to crush the cashews.
- Serve immediately while the cashews maintain their crunchy texture.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the components separately and combine just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Nut Allergy: Substitute sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for the cashews.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for chicken if needed)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken salad, cashew salad, crunch salad, healthy salad, easy salad, quick salad, gluten-free
