Lemon Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Lemon Cashew Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 3 medium lemons; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 -3 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno chile; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup low-fat yogurt or 1/3 cup whole milk greek strained yogurt; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 4 cups shredded white and dark chicken meat (from one 2 1/2- to 3-lb. rotisserie chicken); chopped cashews

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
3 medium lemons
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 -3 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno chile
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup low-fat yogurt or 1/3 cup whole milk greek strained yogurt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onion
4 cups shredded white and dark chicken meat (from one 2 1/2- to 3-lb. rotisserie chicken)
chopped cashews

1
Toast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Grind in a spice grinder and process until finely ground. Zest lemons and set aside zest. Juice 1 lemon and set aside 3 tablespoons juice.
2
Melt butter in the frying pan over medium heat. Add ginger, jalapeno, and salt. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until jalapeno is soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger-jalapeno mixture, and ground spices. Add cilantro, green onions, and chicken; stir to coat well with dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Sprinkle with cashews and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 teaspoon coriander seed, 3 medium lemons, 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

Lemon Cashew Chicken Salad

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