Description
This creamy cashew chicken salad with Napa cabbage is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy. Made with rotisserie chicken, juicy red grapes, and crisp veggies, this gluten-free recipe is a quick and delicious lunch or light dinner idea.
Ingredients
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- Protein:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- Produce:
- 1 cup Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Condiments:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp honey
- Nuts:
- 1/2 cup cashews
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the Napa cabbage, halve the grapes, chop the celery, and slice the green onions.
- Mix the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Napa cabbage, grapes, celery, green onions, and cashews.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for a refreshing, cool salad. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute some or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to swap cashews with almonds or pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
