Easy Chicken Cashew Salad Recipes

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 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.

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 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.

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

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