Best Ginger Cashew Chicken Salad Recipes

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CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD



Cashew Chicken Salad image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

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 SALAD SANDWICHES



Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches image

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

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 CHICKEN WITH GINGER



Cashew Chicken with Ginger image

There are lots of recipes for cashew chicken, but my family thinks this one stands alone. We love the flavor from the fresh ginger and the crunch of the cashews. Another plus is it's easy to prepare. -Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
4 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup salted cashews
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients until smooth. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink. Remove from pan. , In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry mushrooms, pepper, water chestnuts and ginger until pepper is crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir broth mixture and add to pan with green onions; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in chicken and cashews; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CASHEW-CURRY CHICKEN SALAD



Cashew-Curry Chicken Salad image

My husband and I fell hard for the curried chicken salad from our grocery store deli, and I knew I could find a way to make something similar. This greek yogurt chicken salad has become one of our favorites to take on trips to the beach. -Janine Cooper-Moren, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup honey Greek yogurt
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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