Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -2 ½ cups cooked chicken; 1 small red apple; 1 small green apple, diced; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (drain &, reserve juice); 1 cup finely diced celery; 3 -4 green onions, sliced; chopped water chestnut (optional); ½ teaspoon curry powder (optional); salt & pepper; ¾ cup chopped cashews (or more if you like); ¾ cup best mayonnaise; reserved pineapple juice; ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning (key)

Servings: persons

2 -2 ½ cups cooked chicken
1 small red apple
1 small green apple, diced
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (drain &, reserve juice)
1 cup finely diced celery
3 -4 green onions, sliced
chopped water chestnut (optional)
½ teaspoon curry powder (optional)
salt & pepper
¾ cup chopped cashews (or more if you like)
¾ cup best mayonnaise
reserved pineapple juice
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning (key)

1
Blend first eight ingredients in large bowl;(reserve the cashews until later).
2
Mix dressing ingredients well in small bowl.
3
Toss with chicken mixture and refrigerate for several hours; (this is best if refrigerated over night).
4
Before serving, add cashews and let sit for ~30 minutes.
5
You can garnish with cherry tomatoes, cold asparagus, or even hard-boiled eggs.
6
This salad is delicious served on a warm day stuffed in a cold ripe tomato and served on a crisp lettuce leaf with chilled lemon drenched asparagus on the side next to a warmed croissant.
7
Hope you enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -2 ½ cups cooked chicken, 1 small red apple, 1 small green apple, diced, 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (drain &, reserve juice), and more.

Yes, Cashew Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cashew Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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