Best 8 Chicken Cashew And Grape Salad Recipes

Chicken, cashew, and grape salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a light snack. With its combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with a detailed guide on how to create the best chicken cashew and grape salad recipe. From selecting the freshest ingredients to assembling the salad with precision, this article will ensure that you create a delicious and visually appealing dish that will impress your family and friends.

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CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES

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Very loosely adapted from a Southern Living recipe

Provided by Mary Younkin

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
2 cups mixed dark and white meat chicken (cooked and chopped)
1 1/2 cups red grapes (halved)
1/2 cup cashews (halved and toasted)

Steps:

In a medium size bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and the grapes and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
For the salad, top with toasted cashews right before serving. For the sandwiches, I skipped the nuts.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES, CASHEWS, APPLES AND FRESH DILL

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The flavors and textures of sweet grapes, crunchy cashews, crispy apples and savory chicken make this a stand-out recipe for your next brunch or lunch.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled, diced
1 cup seedless red grapes, each cut in half
1 cup salted cashews
1 small Gala apple, finely diced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 to 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime (1 to 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In large bowl, stir together all ingredients until well mixed, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD

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"Juicy red grapes, crunchy cashews and water chestnuts and a touch of tarragon make this wild rice salad a big hit at our family reunion," reports Mary Ann Morgan of Powder Springs, Georgia. "I fix it often at home for potluck dinners."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3 cups cooked wild rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1/4 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, rice, water chestnuts and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, salt, tarragon and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, fold in grapes and sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

CHICKEN, CASHEW, AND GRAPE SALAD

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Crunchy, sweet and nicely seasoned chicken salad that is real good! My neighbor and friend shared this wonderful chicken salad recipe with me. I double this recipe for my family.

Provided by lisar

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 cups chicken, cooked and diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup grapes, halved
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt

Steps:

Marinate chicken overnight in marinade ingredients.
Drain the juices off the chicken and then add mayonnaise, celery, grapes,cashews and seasoned salt.
Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 234.9, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 3.1

CASHEW, GRAPE AND CHICKEN SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 cup cashews, roasted and salted
3 cups chicken meat, cooked and chopped
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups California seedless grapes, separated and rinsed

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together first five ingredients until well combined. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.

SUMMER CASHEW CHICKEN GRAPE PASTA SALAD

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On many hot summer days, I can't face eating a hot meal. This salad makes a very satisfying meal without overheating the house or me! If I can't stomach the thought of cooking chicken myself for fear of heating up the house on a hot summer day, I just pick up a rotisserie chicken from my local grocer or I pick up grilled cooked chicken from Costco. With pre-cooked chicken, this recipe couldn't be easier to prepare! I've served this many times to rave reviews. I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. It's a dish she picks up from her local deli on a regular basis. If you make it at home, it's much cheaper than the deli!

Provided by Northern Cook

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 8 1 Cup servings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb cooked chicken (poached, grilled, rotisserie, doesn't matter, just cooked)
1 lb pasta (macaroni, rigatoni, use your favorite, just not spaghett)
1/2 lb green seedless grape, washed and cut in half
1/2 lb red seedless grapes, washed and cut in half
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups mayonnaise (I use Hellman's Light Mayonnaise)
1 (9 1/4 ounce) can cashew halves, and pieces (I buy Planter's salted)
2 tablespoons milk (optional, also may want to add more depending on how long the salad has been in the refrigerator)

Steps:

Boil 1 lb. of pasta - al dente - according to package directions (I use rigatoni). Drain after cooking and let cool.
While the pasta is boiling, wash and halve the grapes.
Dice the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces.
In a large bowl or serving platter, combine the cooled, drained pasta with the grapes and diced chicken. Stir in the mayonnaise. I start with one cup of mayo and add more as needed. Really, just add as much as you personally like - it may be more or less than 2 cups.
Stir in the Lawry's seasoning salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Again, add to your liking. You may want more or less than 1/2 teaspoon of any of these - - it's your choice, go with what you like. Frequent sampling at this point will help you decide what your preference will be so grab a fork and start sampling!
If the salad is too thick and rich for your liking, stir in a couple tablespoons milk to thin it out. This part is optional.
This salad is always much better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to meld. This is when I usually add milk to loosen it up a bit.
Before serving, plate or dish up the salad and sprinkle cashew pieces on top of individual servings. DO NOT put the cashew pieces on the entire salad and refrigerate - - this will cause the cashew pieces to become soft and rubbery and nobody wants that! I just set the can of cashews on the table and let guests help themselves.
Sit back and enjoy your sweat free cold summer salad!

CASHEW-CHICKEN ROTINI SALAD

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I've tried many chicken salad recipes over the years, but this is my very favorite. It's fresh, fruity and refreshing, and the cashews add wonderful crunch. Every time I serve it at a potluck or picnic, I get rave reviews-and ( always come home with an empty bowl! -Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spiral or rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 cup seedless green grapes
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1 cup ranch salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cups salted cashews

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, celery, onions, grapes and cranberries. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into chicken mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the ranch dressing and mayonnaise. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 37g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe grapes. Avoid grapes that are bruised or have soft spots.
If you don't have any roasted cashews on hand, you can make your own by roasting raw cashews in a single layer on a baking sheet at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as shredded carrot, celery, or red onion.
If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the grapes and cashews until just before serving, so they don't get soggy.
This salad is also delicious served warm. Simply reheat the chicken and dressing in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Chicken cashew and grape salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.