Best 9 Basil Cashew Chicken Salad Recipes

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Craving a delectable and healthy meal? Look no further than the flavorful basil cashew chicken salad! This delectable dish is a perfect blend of savory chicken, crunchy cashews, aromatic basil, and a tangy dressing, all coming together to create a symphony of flavors. Whether you're seeking a light lunch option, a hearty dinner, or an impressive party appetizer, this versatile salad has got you covered. Let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the best recipe for basil cashew chicken salad, promising an explosion of flavors with every bite.

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CHICKEN CASHEW SALAD



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This is a great summer pasta salad for barbeques and more. It has a slightly sweet, creamy dressing, and is loaded with chicken, cashews, and crunchy veggies.

Provided by Mary

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups seashell pasta
¼ cup brown sugar
1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 pinch salt
2 cups chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 onion, chopped
3 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In large bowl, combine brown sugar, salad dressing, lemon juice, vinegar and salt. Toss dressing mixture with cooked pasta, celery, green pepper, onion and chicken. Chill until ready to serve. Mix in cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 545.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

BASIL CHICKEN SALAD



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You're 10 minutes away from fresh, homemade chicken salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix all ingredients.
  • Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

PARMESAN AND BASIL CHICKEN SALAD



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A creamy, yummy chicken salad that is a little different from the usual recipes.

Provided by Janet Schaufele

Categories     Salad

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped fresh basil
2 cloves crushed garlic
3 stalks celery, chopped
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until juices run clear. Let cool, and chop into chunks.
  • In a food processor, puree the mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and celery.
  • Combine the chunked chicken, pureed mixture, and Parmesan cheese; toss. Refrigerate, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 617.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BASIL CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD



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I love basil and chicken together, and chicken and cashew together, so it was natural to put it *all* together into this tasty sandwich filling!

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cooked chicken breasts or 1 cup turkey breast, cut into chunks
1 cup cooked white rice or 1 cup brown rice
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods, Helmann's, or Vegenaise)
1/4 cup chopped fresh sweet basil
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped roasted cashews
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; the filling tastes even better when it's had a chance to chill thoroughly, but often I eat it right away.
  • Goes well on croissant or in a pita.
  • Makes about 4 servings.

BASIL-PARMESAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 quarts water
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, tied with kitchen twine
1 teaspoon salt
6 chicken breast halves, on the bone, with skin, 4 1/2 pounds total weight
2 garlic cloves
2 cups packed basil leaves
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot, bring the water to a boil. Peel, trim, and quarter the onion. Peel, trim, and smash the garlic.
  • Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, and salt to the boiling water and boil for about 10 minutes.
  • Carefully slide the chicken breasts into the pot and return the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and poach the chicken for about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the cover, and let the chicken cool in the liquid.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove the chicken from the broth, skin and bone it, and shred into bite-sized pieces. Put in a large bowl. (Be sure to strain and reserve the broth for making soups or sauces.)
  • Make the dressing: Peel, trim, and chop the garlic as fine as possible. Rinse the basil leaves, pat them dry, and chop very fine.
  • In a bowl, combine the garlic and basil with the remaining dressing ingredients. If you would like a smoother sauce, blend all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until saucelike.
  • Spoon the dressing over the chicken, toss well to combine, and transfer to a serving platter. Serve within 1 hour of finishing.

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4-pound cooked chicken strips
1 (12-ounce) container cole slaw
1 (8.5-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
1/3 cup cashews, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil, optional

Steps:

  • Slice chicken strips diagonally. In a bowl, toss together all ingredients. Reserve some cashews for garnish and serve.

CASHEW-CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



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My husband and I fell hard for the curried chicken salad from our grocery store deli, and I knew I could find a way to make something similar. This greek yogurt chicken salad has become one of our favorites to take on trips to the beach. -Janine Cooper-Moren, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup honey Greek yogurt
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD



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Served on a bed of garden greens or on a croissant, this all-time favorite salad is loaded with chicken and cashew. The nuts add a pleasant crunch and make it company-special. I thought of the recipe immediately when planning my garden theme luncheon. -Sara Laker Loda, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup salted cashews
Leaf lettuce and additional cashews, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper and pimientos; set aside. , In a blender, combine the next 10 ingredients; cover and process until well blended. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Just before serving fold in cashews. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired. Sprinkle with additional cashews if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 38g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BASIL CHICKEN SALAD



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This recipe comes from the 3 Fat Chicks website. I've made it several times already, and it's always been a bit hit with my family and guests. It's wonderful to serve on a hot summer's evening on the patio.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
6 cups shredded fresh spinach
1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients and stir well.
  • Combine chicken, celery, green onions and basil in a medium bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise mixture and toss gently.
  • Place 1 cup spinach on each of 6 salad plates.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly over each plate.
  • Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a food processor to chop the basil and cashews.
  • If you don't have any cooked chicken, you can poach or grill some chicken breasts and shred them.
  • For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the chicken and add some extra tofu or tempeh.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as shredded carrots, bell peppers, or snow peas.
  • Serve this salad with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Basil cashew chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is also very easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give basil cashew chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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