Thai Cashew Salad Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Thai Cashew Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crunchy vegetables, tender chicken, and roasted cashews in a tangy and flavorful dressing. This salad is packed with nutrients and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of fresh herbs, lime juice, and fish sauce gives it a delicious Thai twist. It's easy to make and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and protein choices.

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Ingredients for Thai Cashew Salad Recipe

  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cooked Chicken
  • 1/4 Red Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
  • 1/4 Yellow Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/4 Cucumber, Thinly Sliced
  • 0.06 cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 0.13 cup Roasted Cashews
  • 3/4 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon Fish Sauce
  • 1/4 tablespoon Honey
  • 1/2 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced

Directions: Thai Cashew Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sliced bell peppers, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and chopped cilantro.
  • STEP 2.In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
  • STEP 3.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Top with roasted cashews.
  • STEP 4.Serve the Thai Cashew Salad chilled and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, or cherry tomatoes.
  • For a vegetarian version, you can substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
  • To make it spicier, add some sliced Thai chili peppers or a drizzle of sriracha sauce.

Storage and Serving

  • This salad is best served fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and toss it with the salad just before serving.
  • You can serve the Thai Cashew Salad as a main dish or as a side dish with grilled meat or seafood.
Nutrition
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276
calories per serving
18 g Fat9 g Protein20 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    20g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    20g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    18g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    98mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    655mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    78mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    41mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    152mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    239mg
  • Selenium
    6mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp