Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring chicken and cashews, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cashews, roasted
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sesame dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, bell peppers, red onion, and carrots.
- Add the shredded chicken and roasted cashews to the bowl.
- Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding crispy wontons.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg