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Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad

Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad that Boosts Your Meal Prep Game

A vibrant Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad packed with high-protein ingredients and crunchy textures, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Tahini Substitute with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
  • 3 tablespoons Lower-sodium tamari Substitute with soy sauce for a non-gluten-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup Honey or agave nectar are viable substitutes.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil Use light olive oil for a neutral taste if needed.
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh minced garlic can be replaced with garlic powder if preferred.
Salad
  • 4 cups Chopped Napa cabbage Green cabbage or kale are suitable substitutes.
  • 2 cups Shredded rotisserie chicken Any cooked chicken works well as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots Use finely diced bell peppers for a different crunch.
  • 1 cup Chopped green onions Chives can be used as a mild onion substitute.
  • 1 cup Roasted, salted cashews Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Substitute with parsley for a different flavor profile.
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds Optional, omit for allergies.

Equipment

  • Glass jar or measuring cup
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a glass jar or measuring cup, whisk together tahini, lower-sodium tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Napa cabbage, shredded rotisserie chicken, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions. Season with salt.
  3. Stir in the roasted, salted cashews and fresh cilantro gently to maintain the texture.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds if desired, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, keep the dressing separate until ready to eat to maintain freshness and crunch.

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