Best 9 Cashew And Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipes

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If you are looking for a delicious and easy lunch or dinner recipe, then cashew and chicken salad sandwiches are the perfect choice. Made with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a creamy dressing, these sandwiches are packed with flavor and texture. They are also incredibly versatile, and can be served on a variety of breads, with a variety of sides. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or a special occasion lunch, cashew and chicken salad sandwiches are sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CASHEW AND CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, lunch, main course

Time 10m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups ground roasted or poached chicken or cooked turkey (see note)
3 to 5 tablespoons light or regular mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped roasted unsalted cashews
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped chutney
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices good-quality white bread or whole-wheat bread

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except bread, and mix well. Refrigerate to blend flavors, if desired, for several hours or up to a day. Spread equally on 2 slices of bread; top with 2 remaining slices, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 232 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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I think this is the best cashew chicken salad sandwich recipe around. It's good for you and quick to make, and it has wonderful flavor. -Peggi Kelly, Fairbury, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped salted cashews
1/2 cup chopped red apple
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
6 kaiser rolls or croissants, split
6 lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, cashews, apple and cucumber. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir into chicken mixture. Serve on rolls, with lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by á-2277

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked chicken chopped into bite size pieces
1 cup grapes split
3/4 cashews
1/2 chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped peeled apples Soaked in 1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayo
1 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Combine Mayo with seasonings. Taste and season as desired. Combine all chopped ingredients and add in mayo mixture. Serve on crosaints or dinner rolls

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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From Cooking Light. Serving size: 2/3 c. salad and 1 bun. Per serving: 353 calories, 10.3 g fat, 31.6 g protein, 35.8 g carb, 4.8 g fiber, 69 mg cholesterol.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups chopped roasted boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted cashews
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
2 whole wheat hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Mix together the first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well blended.
  • Add in chicken, celery, cashews, and green onions; stir well to combine.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste w/ salt and pepper.
  • Serve chicken salad on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 304.2, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 7.2

JULIE'S FAVORITE CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH



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Yum!!! This makes one very, very tasty sandwich. It's my favorite sandwich, and was featured in a column about cooking for one in a New York newspaper a few years ago; being interviewed for the article was fun! :) Serve on various breads or over greens.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1 tablespoon grapes, sliced thin
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/4 cup cashews, pieces
1/2 teaspoon chopped parsley
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and serve on a fresh roll, croissant, in pita bread, or on greens.
  • Enjoy! :).

BEST CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH



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Dried cranberries add a sweet tartness to chicken and vegetable salad. Makes a delightful sandwich filling too. Serve on whole wheat bread with turkey bacon.

Provided by peloquinswife

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup light mayonnaise
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 ½ cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup cubed green apple
1 cup sliced red grapes
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups drained canned chicken
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, paprika, and seasoned salt together in a bowl; fold in cranberries, celery, apple, grapes, and pecans. Stir in chicken and season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 411.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT SANDWICHES



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Parmesan cheese and dill make this the most incredible chicken salad I've ever tasted. For the no-cook version, use canned chicken. These sandwiches are a simple entree to serve at parties, showers or picnics.-Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over chicken mixture; mix well. Spoon chicken salad onto croissant bottoms. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts :

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 units chicken breasts
0.5 cups mayonnaise
0.5 cups green onions
1 teaspoons tarragon
0.5 cups cashew
24 slices white bread

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, mayonnaise, green onion, tarragon and cashews. Mix well.
  • Spread the mixture in the middle of 12 slices of bread. Top with the remaining slices.
  • Cut circles out of bread, or cut in fourths. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh, crispy celery and juicy grapes add sweetness and crunch, while red onion and dill pickles provide a savory tang. Creamy mayonnaise and tangy Dijon mustard bind the salad together and add richness.
  • For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It's a great way to add protein and reduce fat and calories.
  • If you don't have cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. Just be sure to remove the skin and bones before adding it to the salad.
  • For a more flavorful salad, marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking. This will help to infuse the chicken with flavor.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Cashew chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it classic or with a few extra add-ins, cashew chicken salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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