Best 9 Cashew Crunch Chicken Salad Recipes

Craving a delightful and crunchy twist to your classic chicken salad recipe? Look no further than cashew crunch chicken salad—a tantalizing dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a flavorful dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or as a side dish at your next potluck. With its irresistibly crispy texture and burst of flavors, the cashew crunch chicken salad will become a new favorite in your kitchen. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for this delectable salad, promising to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH CASHEWS

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With so many layers of flavor and so many delicious textures, this Chinese Chicken Salad with Cashews is a perfectly satisfying warm weather meal!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories Lunch or Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 cups diced, cooked chicken ((grilled chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken work well))
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup Chinese chow mein noodles
¼ cup sesame oil
¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight lid and shake until completely combined. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
In a large bowl, toss together chicken, celery, lettuce, bell peppers, onions, and oranges.
Add enough of the dressing to lightly coat. Chill, covered, for up to 2 hours (or serve immediately).
When ready to serve, divide evenly between four plates and garnish with cashews and chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salad with 2 T dressing, Calories 607.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Protein 40.6 g, Fat 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 659.6 mg, Fiber 7.1 g, Sugar 16.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 24.9 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

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

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories main-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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.

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

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

GINGER-CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

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I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it's a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. -Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
SALAD:
8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 medium carrots, shredded
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups chow mein noodles
3/4 cup salted cashews, toasted
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in dish. Place chicken in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cut chicken into strips., Place spinach on a serving platter. Arrange chicken, oranges, cabbage, carrots and green onions on top. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles, cashews and sesame seeds. Stir reserved molasses mixture; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM CASHEW-CHICKEN SALAD

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In the mood for a crunchy twist on chicken salad? This is it!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 23m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 pound chicken breast tenders (not breaded), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
3 cups Chinese (napa) cabbage or coleslaw mix
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken, celery and onion in oil about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Mix 1/4 cup oil, the vinegar and tarragon; pour over chicken mixture. Serve over cabbage. Top with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 145 mg

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

Tips:

For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and sour cream. If you can, make your own mayonnaise at home.
Use fresh celery and red onion for the best flavor and texture. If you don't have celery, you can substitute chopped water chestnuts.
If you don't have cashews, you can substitute chopped almonds or walnuts.
If you like a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup.
If you like a spicier salad, add a teaspoon or two of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for a few hours before serving. The flavors will meld together and the salad will be even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Cashew Crunch Chicken Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. The combination of chicken, cashews, celery, and red onion is a classic, and the creamy dressing adds a touch of richness. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a dish to impress your guests, Cashew Crunch Chicken Salad is a great choice.