Description
A fresh and crunchy salad with grilled chicken, roasted cashews, and crispy noodles, topped with a savory-sweet dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 cup unsalted cashews, roasted
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice them into thin strips.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl.
- Dice the bell pepper and julienne the carrot, then add them to the bowl.
- Slice the green onions and add them along with the roasted cashews and crispy chow mein noodles.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add the noodles just before serving.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Store leftovers without dressing to keep the salad fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Chicken Cashew Salad, Asian Salad, Crunchy Salad