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A delicious and easy cashew chicken salad that is perfect for sandwiches and feeding a crowd!
We have a big gathering planned with friends and family for our little girlโs blessing. It is always busy getting ready to have family over and a big luncheon afterwards. Chicken salad sandwiches are always a great thing to make for those kind of events. But I wanted to make mine super yummy with some added ingredients. And let me tell youโฆ cashews made it AWESOME!
Cashew Chicken Salad
This may have just become my favorite variation of chicken salad. I am obsessed with cashews. They gave this such a yummy crunch and texture with each bite. There were so many flavors that combined to make this chicken salad so delicious. Grapes, apples, cashewsโฆ. the sweet and salty together was fabulous. I canโt wait to make this for everyone on Sunday! It comes together so quickly. I know you are going to love it too!
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Cashew Chicken Salad
Ingredientsย
- 2 (12.5-ounce) cans premium chunk chicken breast, or 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half
- 1 finely chopped apple
- 1 cup salted cashews
- ยผ cup finely chopped red onion
- ยฝ cup reduced fat mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructionsย
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the 2 (12.5-ounce) cans premium chunk chicken breast, 1 cup seedless red grapes, 1 finely chopped apple, 1 cup salted cashews, ยผ cup finely chopped red onion, ยฝ cup reduced fat mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir until everything is incorporated. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Iโve been making a similar recipe for years by substituting โFancy Pack Solid White Albacore, packed in waterโ (I always keep my canned tuna cold in the refrigerator), & by using frozen peas & fried canned Chinese noodles at the last minute, before tossing the salad. You may also add 1 to 2 teaspoons of curry powder (to taste). Use your imagination. This recipe is very versatile. I have never had a ladies lunch, where I served this salad (or sandwich) without everyone wanting the recipe
This is delicious! Of note, I used Craisins instead of grapes. Thanks so much!
Congratulations on your daughterโs blessing! Iโm sure it was a day full of memories for your family:) I love the flavors you included in your chicken salad recipe! The apples, grapes, & cashews just sound perfect together!
This looks great, I would just omit the cashews for myself, but it looks so yummy!
Thank you for the inspiration! I am hoping to attempt to make a vegan version of this!