Lite Cashew Chicken Salad Recipes

EASY CHICKEN CASHEW SALAD

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.

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Slice chicken strips diagonally. In a bowl, toss together all ingredients. Reserve some cashews for garnish and serve.

CHICKEN CASHEW SALAD

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.

BASIL CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CREAMY CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper and pimientos; set aside. , In a blender, combine the next 10 ingredients; cover and process until well blended. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Just before serving fold in cashews. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired. Sprinkle with additional cashews if desired.

HOT CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, spinach, and oranges.
• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, and 3 Tbsp water, Set sauce aside.
• In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until barely opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Add scallions and garlic and cook one minute longer. Add sauce and cook, tossing, for 30 seconds.
• Pour chicken and sauce over greens and oranges and toss. Sprinkle cashews on top.

CASHEW-CHICKEN ROTINI SALAD

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.

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
• Combine lettuce and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.