Best 8 Cashew Chicken Salad Spread Recipes

Are you searching for an easy yet flavorful dish that can impress your friends and family? Look no further than cashew chicken salad spread! This delectable creation combines the crunch of cashews, the savory flavor of chicken, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a quick and satisfying lunch, this recipe promises a delightful culinary experience. Read on to discover the secret behind this delectable spread and learn how to make it in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

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A nice lunch on a bed of greens or in a pita or bun. This is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes.

Provided by Parsley

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cooled and chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped (include the leaves!)
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3/4 cup chopped cashews
1 tablespoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 1/4-2 cups mayonnaise (start on the low side)
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce (sometimes I use a bit more)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt (or more)

Steps:

Mix everything together in a large bowl.
Chill until ready to serve.

EASY CHICKEN CASHEW SALAD

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Make and share this Easy Chicken Cashew Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cold rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup minced red onion
3/4 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon dry tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt

Steps:

Remove and discard skin and bones from rotisserie chicken. Tear meat into bite- size pieces and place in a large bowl with cashews, celery and onion. Mix together remaining ingredients in a small bowl and stir into chicken mixture. Chill for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve over salad greens or spoon into tomato cups, croissants or pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.1, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 263.4, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 18.1

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

Ingredients

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 WITH GRAPES

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Easy chicken pasta salad with grapes, great for groups.

Provided by snichols94

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 ½ cups sliced celery
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
1 (6 ounce) package dried cranberries
1 cup ranch dressing
⅔ cup mayonnaise
2 cups cashews

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl.
Add chicken, pineapple tidbits, celery, green and red grapes, green onions, and cranberries; mix to combine.
Stir ranch dressing and mayonnaise together in a second bowl until well mixed. Add to pasta mixture and stir to coat.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 457.5 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

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

Ingredients

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 RECIPE - (4.7/5)

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Provided by á-2277

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Tips:

To save time, use a food processor to chop the cashews and celery.
If you don't have any celery, you can substitute with chopped water chestnuts.
For a sweeter spread, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
For a tangier spread, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or white wine vinegar to the dressing.
If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Serve the cashew chicken salad spread on crackers, bread, or celery sticks.
You can also use the spread as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Conclusion:

Cashew chicken salad spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or snack, and it's also a great addition to any party or potluck. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken salad, give this recipe a try.