asian cashew crunch salad

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

  • ¼ head green cabbage finely shredded
  • ¼ head red cabbage finely shredded
  • 2 cups carrots shredded
  • 2 cups edamame
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup green onion sliced
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
  • 2 cups shredded chicken

DRESSING

  • ¼ cup neutral oil
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup greek yogurt

Instructions

  • In an extra large mixing bowl combine all of the shredded cabbage, 2 cups of shredded carrots, 2 cups of edamame, 1 cup chopped cilantro, ½ cup sliced green onions, 2 diced avocados, 1 cup cashews, 2 cups of chow mein noodles, and 2 cups cooked chicken or shrimp.
  • Using tongs, toss  all of the salad ingredients together to fully combine. Make dressing.
  • For the dressing: In a large mason jar, add ¼ cup oil, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 clove garlic, and ¼ cup yogurt or mayo.
  • Shake the jar until dressing is smooth.
  • Drizzle tossed salad with dressing and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve with potstickers.

SWAP SUGGESTIONS

  • Protein: Swap chicken with shrimp.
  • Vegetarian: Remove chicken or shrimp from the recipe.
  • Gluten-Free: Remove the chow mein noodles.
  • Vegan/Dairy-Free: Remove yogurt or mayo from the dressing. It will be a bit thinner, more like a vinaigrette.

WEEKEND PREP / MAKE AHEAD

  • Chop/slice/dice the cabbage, cilantro, and green onions; store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Cook chicken or shrimp in advance and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Make dressing in advance and store in sealed mason jar in fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 1151mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7935IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 5mg