Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
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1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
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1 bell pepper, diced
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1 carrot, julienned
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1 cup green onions, sliced
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1 cup unsalted cashews, roasted
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1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked. Allow them to cool slightly, then slice into strips.
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In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
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Toss in the roasted unsalted cashews for added crunch.
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
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Gently fold in the sliced grilled chicken until evenly distributed throughout the salad.
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Sprinkle crispy chow mein noodles on top just before serving for extra crunch.
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If desired, garnish the salad with fresh chopped cilantro.
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Plate the salad and serve it fresh to enjoy all the textures and flavors.