Can I swap the greens?

Absolutely! Use Napa, kale, green cabbage, or a mix that suits your taste—just know Napa wilts fastest, so keep that in mind if making ahead.

Is there a substitute for tamari?

Sure! Use soy sauce instead, though it isn't gluten-free and is a bit thinner. If that's okay, go ahead—and add a tiny bit more sesame oil for body.

How should I store the leftovers?

Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge, dressing mixed in. It stays great for up to 2 days. Cashews soften a bit, which is still tasty and mess-free for lunch!

Worried about calories?

This salad is hearty thanks to tahini and cashews, both healthy fats. You can reduce tahini to 3 Tbsp or use slightly fewer cashews to lighten it up while keeping all the crunch.

Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad - Chicken magic recipes

Description

This Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad is a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying meal made with rotisserie chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or light meal prepping!

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

5 heaping cups chopped Napa cabbage (or green cabbage/kale)
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup shredded (matchstick) carrots
¾ cup finely chopped green onions (about 1 bunch)
¾ cup roasted, salted cashews
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

For the Dressing:

¼ cup tahini (high quality, like Soom)
2 Tbsp low-sodium tamari
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 large garlic clove, grated or finely minced

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Instructions

Make the Dressing: In a jar or measuring cup, whisk together tahini, tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth.
Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss together cabbage (or kale), chicken, carrots, green onions, cashews, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

For meal prep, use heartier greens like green cabbage or kale—they stay crunchy longer than Napa.
Toast cashews lightly in a pan for extra flavor.
Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Salad , Lunch
Method: No cook
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 580 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg