Nutty Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Nutty Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vinaigrette:; 4 tbsp rice-wine vinegar; 8 tbsp EVOO; salt/pepper (to taste); Salad:; 12 oz chicken breast; salt/pepper (to taste); oil for grill; 2 cups lettuce mix; 1/2 cup curshed cashews (divided use); 1-1/2 cups mandarin orange segments (divided use); 1 cup edamame peas; 1/2 cup julienne carrots; 1/2 cup rice-wine vinaigrette; 1 avocado, pitted and sliced; 1-1/2 cup crispy Asian noodles or fried ramen noodles

Servings: persons

Vinaigrette:
4 tbsp rice-wine vinegar
8 tbsp EVOO
salt/pepper (to taste)
Salad:
12 oz chicken breast
salt/pepper (to taste)
oil for grill
2 cups lettuce mix
1/2 cup curshed cashews (divided use)
1-1/2 cups mandarin orange segments (divided use)
1 cup edamame peas
1/2 cup julienne carrots
1/2 cup rice-wine vinaigrette
1 avocado, pitted and sliced
1-1/2 cup crispy Asian noodles or fried ramen noodles

1
For vinaigrette, combine rice-wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt/pepper in mixing bowl. Use whisk to blend the ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to toss into salad.
2
Preheat grill to medium-high. Season chicken breast with salt/pepper. Oil grill, and when hot, place breast on grill. Grill about 3-4 mins, then turn.
3
Grill for another 3 mins, or until chicken is completely cooked. Remove from heat and keep warm.
4
To mix salad, combine lettuce, 1/4 cup cashews, 1 cup mandarin oranges, edamame peas and carrots in a mixing bowl. Slice chicken into thin strips. Add half the lettuce mixture and toss well with 1/2 cup of rice-wine vinaigrette. Transfer to 4 chilled salad bowls and garnish w/equal amounts of avocado slices, Asian noodles, remaining mandarin oranges, cashews and chicken

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vinaigrette:, 4 tbsp rice-wine vinegar, 8 tbsp EVOO, salt/pepper (to taste), and more.

Yes, Nutty Grilled 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!

Nutty Grilled Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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