Best 7 Hot Cashew Chicken Salad Recipes

Hot Cashew Chicken Salad is an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender chicken, crunchy cashews, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, all coming together to create a delightful culinary experience. The chicken is marinated in a blend of savory spices and herbs, then cooked to perfection, resulting in succulent and flavorful pieces. The cashews add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, while the vegetables provide a refreshing contrast. The dressing, made with mayonnaise, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, ties all the elements together with its sweet and tangy notes. This versatile salad can be served as a refreshing lunch or light dinner, and it's also perfect for picnics, potlucks, and meal prep. Additionally, the article provides three variations of the Hot Cashew Chicken Salad: a spicy version for those who like a kick, a vegetarian version for a meatless option, and a low-carb version for those watching their carbohydrate intake. With its delicious flavors and customizable options, Hot Cashew Chicken Salad is a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy everyone at the table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

Categories Lunch or Dinner

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

GINGER-CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

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I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it's a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. -Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
SALAD:
8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 medium carrots, shredded
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups chow mein noodles
3/4 cup salted cashews, toasted
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in dish. Place chicken in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cut chicken into strips., Place spinach on a serving platter. Arrange chicken, oranges, cabbage, carrots and green onions on top. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles, cashews and sesame seeds. Stir reserved molasses mixture; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHICKEN CASHEW SALAD

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Make and share this Easy Chicken Cashew Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cold rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup minced red onion
3/4 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon dry tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt

Steps:

Remove and discard skin and bones from rotisserie chicken. Tear meat into bite- size pieces and place in a large bowl with cashews, celery and onion. Mix together remaining ingredients in a small bowl and stir into chicken mixture. Chill for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve over salad greens or spoon into tomato cups, croissants or pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.1, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 263.4, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 18.1

HOT CHICKEN SALAD CASSEROLE

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This rich and creamy chicken salad would be a welcome addition to any buffet table. This salad is among my family's favorite casseroles. It's great for potlucks.-Eleanor Hein, Kirkland, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup chopped celery
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cup seasoned salad croutons
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, onion and salt until smooth. Stir in the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, croutons and almonds. , Spoon into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. , Combine bread crumbs and butter; stir in cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 42g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

HOT CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

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Make and share this Hot Cashew Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SuzV2796

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 small head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (to yield 2 cups)
1/2 lb spinach, well rinsed, stemmed, and torn into bite-size pieces
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3 tablespoons oil
1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts, skin removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons chopped scallions
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup cashews

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, spinach, and oranges.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, and 3 Tbsp water, Set sauce aside.
In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until barely opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Add scallions and garlic and cook one minute longer. Add sauce and cook, tossing, for 30 seconds.
Pour chicken and sauce over greens and oranges and toss. Sprinkle cashews on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 952.1, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 14.5, Protein 35.7

HOT CHICKEN SALAD CASSEROLE

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Delicious and different casserole that can be made with unseasoned pre-cooked chicken.

Provided by Jane Townsend

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
1 cup chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons grated onion
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl mix the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, mushrooms, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, onion, and almonds. Transfer to the baking dish, and top with Cheddar cheese and crushed potato chips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until lightly browned

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 660.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

For a crispier chicken, marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and cornstarch for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
To save time, use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
Add a teaspoon of Chinese five-spice powder to the marinade for extra flavor.
If you don't have cashew nuts, you can substitute them with almonds or peanuts.
Serve the chicken salad over rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.

Conclusion:

Hot Cashew Chicken Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. With its crunchy cashews, tender chicken, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give Hot Cashew Chicken Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!