Best 9 Easy Chicken Cashew Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of easy chicken cashew salad recipes! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures. This delightful salad combines succulent chicken, crunchy cashews, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all harmoniously blended together in a creamy, tangy dressing. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect chicken cashew salad that will be the star of your next meal. Discover the secrets to selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of cooking the chicken just right, and assembling the salad with a finesse that will impress your friends and family. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more!

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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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CASHEWS



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Make and share this Curried Chicken Salad with Cashews recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Thompson

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into small chunks
1 cup cashews, coarsely broken
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, cashews, grapes, and celery in a bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, mix the mayonnaise, curry powder, honey and lemon juice until well-blended.
  • Add the dressing to the chicken mixture and toss lightly.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute another crunchy vegetable, such as carrots or bell peppers.
  • If you don't have any cashews on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, simply cook the chicken and chop the vegetables the day before. Then, assemble the salad just before serving.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. Simply shred or dice the chicken and add it to the salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken cashew salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken cashew salad a try!

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