Best Cashew Chicken Salad Spread Recipes

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH CASHEWS

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With so many layers of flavor and so many delicious textures, this Chinese Chicken Salad with Cashews is a perfectly satisfying warm weather meal!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 cups diced, cooked chicken ((grilled chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken work well))
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup Chinese chow mein noodles
¼ cup sesame oil
¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Add all ingredients to a jar with a tight lid and shake until completely combined. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
In a large bowl, toss together chicken, celery, lettuce, bell peppers, onions, and oranges.
Add enough of the dressing to lightly coat. Chill, covered, for up to 2 hours (or serve immediately).
When ready to serve, divide evenly between four plates and garnish with cashews and chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salad with 2 T dressing, Calories 607.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Protein 40.6 g, Fat 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 659.6 mg, Fiber 7.1 g, Sugar 16.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 24.9 g

CHICKEN CASHEW SALAD

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This is a great summer pasta salad for barbeques and more. It has a slightly sweet, creamy dressing, and is loaded with chicken, cashews, and crunchy veggies.

Provided by Mary

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups seashell pasta
¼ cup brown sugar
1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 pinch salt
2 cups chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 onion, chopped
3 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cashew halves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 545.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

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 AND CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories easy, lunch, main course

Time 10m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups ground roasted or poached chicken or cooked turkey (see note)
3 to 5 tablespoons light or regular mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped roasted unsalted cashews
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped chutney
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices good-quality white bread or whole-wheat bread

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except bread, and mix well. Refrigerate to blend flavors, if desired, for several hours or up to a day. Spread equally on 2 slices of bread; top with 2 remaining slices, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 232 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD SPREAD

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You wont believe how fast this spread goes when you use it as a spread on your favorite crackers bread rounds or use as a sandwich spread on bread or pita with lettuce and sliced tomatoes.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Poultry Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 1/4 oz use 2 cans)! underwood or other chicken spread- deli brand good for this
1/2 c cashews, chopped
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp chopped green onion
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp honey

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill, covered about 30 minutes. Serve on your favorite crackers or pretzels, or bread or place in tortilla with lettuce and diced tomato and roll up. Very good.

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.

CASHEW CHICKEN

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Cooking popular take-out dishes like this one at home means you can control the quality of the ingredients, making them far healthier.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
6 cloves garlic, minced
8 scallions, white and green parts separated, each cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3/4 cup raw cashews (4 ounces), toasted
White rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until chicken is coated; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken, tossing often, until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add remaining oil and chicken to skillet along with the garlic and white parts of scallions. Cook, tossing often, until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Return first batch of chicken to pan. Add vinegar; cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds.
Add hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in scallion greens and cashews. Serve immediately over white rice, if desired.

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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A nice lunch on a bed of greens or in a pita or bun. This is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes.

Provided by Parsley

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cooled and chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped (include the leaves!)
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3/4 cup chopped cashews
1 tablespoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 1/4-2 cups mayonnaise (start on the low side)
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce (sometimes I use a bit more)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt (or more)