Cashew Chicken Salad with Soy-Ginger Dressing
A refreshing and delicious salad made with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a tangy soy-ginger dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup cashews chopped
- For the Soy-Ginger Dressing:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil to make the dressing. Set aside.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before slicing into strips.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl, then drizzle with the soy-ginger dressing. Toss well to combine.
- Sprinkle the chopped cashews over the top of the salad.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 18gFiber: 3g
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