LEMON CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD
This salad using a rotisserie chicken could be served over lettuce leaves or in a sandwich. It has less fat than many chicken salad recipes because yogurt replaces some of the Mayo. Recipe is from Sunset Magazine Dec. 2007
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Toast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Grind in a spice grinder and process until finely ground. Zest lemons and set aside zest. Juice 1 lemon and set aside 3 tablespoons juice.
- Melt butter in the frying pan over medium heat. Add ginger, jalapeño, and salt. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until jalapeño is soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger-jalapeño mixture, and ground spices. Add cilantro, green onions, and chicken; stir to coat well with dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Sprinkle with cashews and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 325, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.5
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