Beach Bar Chicken and Cashew Salad Recipe

Name: Beach Bar Chicken and Cashew Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups mixed salad greens assorted; 4 cups fruit mixed fresh; 1 cup mandarin oranges canned; 1 1/2 pounds chicken boneless, skinless; 1/2 cup cashew nuts; 2 cups yogurt, plain; 1/2 cup coconut dried, shredded; 1 tablespoon honey liquid; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 10 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 ounces white wine; 2 cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

4 cups mixed salad greens assorted
4 cups fruit mixed fresh
1 cup mandarin oranges canned
1 1/2 pounds chicken boneless, skinless
1/2 cup cashew nuts
2 cups yogurt, plain
1/2 cup coconut dried, shredded
1 tablespoon honey liquid
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ounces white wine
2 cups chicken broth

1
To prepare dressing, in a medium bowl mix together thoroughly yogurt, coconut, honey, vinegar, 8 tablespoons cooking oil, coconut extract and lemon juice.
2
Refrigerate.
3
In a heavy skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons cooking oil and bring to medium high heat.
4
When hot, add chicken breasts.
5
Saute, turning often, until just lightly brown.
6
Remove the chicken breasts from skillet.
7
Chicken will not be cooked through.
8
Wipe oil from skillet and return pan to medium heat.
9
Add chicken, broth and wine.
10
Heat to boil, reduce heat and partially cover.
11
Simmer until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
12
Remove chicken and allow to cool to room temperature.
13
Cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
14
Refrigerate.
15
When ready to serve, divide salad greens (cut into bite-size pieces) equally among six individual bowls.
16
Similarly divide and top the greens with the fresh fruit, then the mandarin sections (drained), the cubed chicken and the cashews.
17
Dressing may be served on top of the salad or on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups mixed salad greens assorted, 4 cups fruit mixed fresh, 1 cup mandarin oranges canned, 1 1/2 pounds chicken boneless, skinless, and more.

Yes, Beach Bar Chicken and Cashew Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Beach Bar Chicken and Cashew Salad

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