A refreshing and delicious salad made with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a tangy soy-ginger dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup carrots shredded
- 1/4 cup Green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped fresh
- 1/4 cup cashews chopped
- For the Soy-Ginger Dressing:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ginger fresh, grated
- 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
Salad??? Just give me more meat. Haha!
I was skeptical about the soy-ginger combo but wow! This is so good. Even my kids loved it!
I don’t know about this recipe, seems like too many ingredients for a salad. But hey, to each their own I guess.
I make this for my family a lot. they just love it! very fresh and healthy! 😍
I agree! It’s such a refreshing dish. Perfect for summer! ☀️
Looks good but are cashews really healthy? I thought they were high in calories…
I dont like cashews, can I use peanuts instead? Also, took too long to cook chicken for me.
I didn’t like it much. The dressing was too strong and the cashews didn’t fit in the salad. 2/5.
It was okay but I feel like something was missing? Maybe some fruit or something. Just not my fave.
Such a quick and easy recipe! Perfect for a summer lunch.
What’s soy sauce? Can I just use ketchup instead?
Soy sauce is a flavorful seasoning made from fermented soybeans. Ketchup would change the taste a lot! You might want to give it a try as it is.
Ketchup? Really? That’s just weird! Why would you mess it all up when you can get soy sauce easily?
This salad is delish! The soy-ginger dressing really brings it to life. Will make again!
This salad is AMAZING! The dressing is so flavorful! Will make again!
Just tried this recipe, not that great. My sister makes hers different and it’s better. 🤷♂️
Not enough chicken!! I used one whole rotisserie, and it was still kinda light, u know? 😒
Chicken salad? Not my thing. I guess some folks like it tho. What’s with the cashews??
This salad was so refreshing! The dressing is absolutely delicious. Will be making again!
Absolutely delicious! I added some avocado and it was perfect.
Avocado? That’s a great idea! I never thought to add that, but it sounds yum! Can’t wait to try it! 🥑
The chicken was dry. Maybe I cooked it too long? Not gonna try again.
I don’t like salads. But my wife loved it. So I guess it’s good.
Salads are just a bunch of leaves, in my opinion. But if she loved it, then that’s good enough! 🤷♂️
Happy your wife liked it! Maybe give it another shot, you might be surprised! 😊
Super easy and quick! I added some avocado and it was even better! 😊 4 stars!
I’m glad you liked it! Avocado sounds like a tasty twist! 😋
This is a real winner! So easy to make, and it tastes just like the one I had at a restaurant! I’m loving it!
I thought it needed more chicken. I like my salad hearty!
I dunno, isn’t cashew salad supposed to be light? More chicken kinda defeats the purpose, no?
I totally agree! More chicken would make it so filling. I usually add an extra breast myself.
I left out the cashews because I’m allergic, but it was still good.
Quick and easy, perfect for a busy weeknight! Thank you!
Looks simple enough, but I’m not sure about the cashews. Aren’t they kinda unhealthy? Would roasted peanuts work instead?
I tried this last night and it was great! So flavorful and easy to make. My kids even loved it! Thanks for sharing!
Never use cashews! I prefer almonds, tastes better. Just sayin’
Wasn’t that great. My kids didn’t eat it! 😞
Yum! The ginger in the dressing is so good. My kids loved it! 🍴
Yummy! I added some avocado and it was fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
This is the best recipe ever!! I can’t wait to make it again.
Meh. It was okay but I’ve had better salads. Maybe I’m just not a fan of ginger?
Took me longer than expected. My chicken was a bit dry. 😕
I don’t like ginger, can I replace it with something else?
This salad is incredible! The dressing is perfect, and the crunch from the cashews really brings it all together. Will definitely make again!
So yummy! I used leftover grilled chicken and it worked great.
Why would you put honey in a salad dressing? Sounds weird. Never tried it and not gonna.
This recipe is AMAZING! The dressing is the star of the show. Will definitely make it again!
Not a fan. The dressing was too strong for my taste.
I get what you mean! The dressing can be really overpowering if you’re not into those flavors. Maybe try less dressing next time?
I liked it! The dressing gave it a nice kick, but I get that taste is personal. You could always adjust it for your palate.
Pretty good, but I think it could use more flavor. Maybe adding a bit of lime juice could help?
OMG yasss! This is the best chicken salad ever! I added avocado and it was a game changer. Love it!
I don’t really like ginger that much, so I cut it out. Now its just a chicken salad with dressing. 🤷
I get it! Ginger can be pretty strong. But the dressing adds a nice flavor, you know? Maybe try a different dressing next time?
Why would u cut the ginger? It’s super important for flavor! Taste gonna be blah without it. Just my opinion tho.