Cashew Craisin Salad Recipes

ROMAINE CASHEW CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Spread cashews in a baking pan, and toast in oven at 250° for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 -15 minutes until they are medium golden brown. Set aside to cool.
• Thoroughly rinse the romaine lettuce.
• Thinly cut or tear lettuce into thin strips, then run through a salad spinner to dry.
• Cut the apples into thin strips or small cubes, put in a bowl, and sprinkle lemon juice over the pieces, mixing well with a spoon to coat.
• Layer salad, then cashews, cranberries, cheese, and apple pieces in 3 separate layers in a serving bowl, tossing each layer very lightly and gently to mix, careful to prevent the heavier pieces from falling to the bottom of the bowl.
• Serve with poppy seed dressing or raspberry vinaigrette on the side.

APPLE CRANBERRY CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately.

CHICKEN, CRAISIN, AND CASHEW BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix all salad ingredients together, except cashews and Craisins.
• Whip together Dressing ingredients. Toss dressing with the mixture in the large bowl.
• Let this mixture marinate in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
• Mix in cashews and Craisins just before serving. Serve cold.
• *Note: You could use almonds instead of cashews, but I prefer the cashews. You could also use a different brand of coleslaw dressing, but I've had the best results with Hidden Valley brand. *.

CASHEW CRAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing:.
• Mix vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, onion, and poppy seeds together in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
• Shake well, until mixed.
• Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 to 8 hours.
• To Assemble:.
• Combine the romaine mixed greens, cashews, swiss cheese, and craisens together in a large bowl. Mix Well.
• Just before serving, toss salad with the dressing.

BROCCOLI CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Cool bacon and crumble into pieces.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the broccoli, raisins, cashews, onion, and crumbled bacon. Stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours. Let stand at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

CRANBERRY CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine salad ingredients and toss to mix.
• In a covered container, combine all dressing ingredients.
• Shake vigorously until well mixed.
• Wait until ready to serve to add dressing to salad.
• Pour over salad and toss to coat evenly.