Healthy Cashew Chicken Salad

This cashew chicken salad with apples is a healthy twist on the classic. Made with wholesome ingredients all tossed in a better-for-you creamy dressing.

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INGREDIENTS

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STEP 1

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STEP 2

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STEP 3

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Mix until thoroughly combined. Can be eaten immediately, but it's even better if allowed to chill in the fridge for a few hours.

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Tips: * You can use dairy-free yogurt or regular yogurt. * Honey is optional - omit to keep sugar free * You can use shredded chicken, diced chicken, or rotisserie chicken.

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Get the full recipe (plus notes and substitutions) for this cashew chicken salad by clicking the link below.

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Healthy Cashew Chicken Salad

(dairy-free option)

This cashew chicken salad with apples is a healthy twist on the classic. Made with wholesome ingredients all tossed in a better-for-you creamy dressing.

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INGREDIENTS

cooked & shredded chicken apple celery raw cashews mayonnaise Greek yogurt (dairy free or regular) lemon juice apple cider vinegar honey ground mustard salt & pepper

STEP 1

Add the salad ingredients (shredded chicken, diced apples, chopped celery, cashes) to a large mixing bowl.

STEP 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.

STEP 3

Pour salad dressing over chicken, apples, celery, and cashews.

Mix until thoroughly combined. Can be eaten immediately, but it's even better if allowed to chill in the fridge for a few hours.

STEP 4

Tips: * You can use dairy-free yogurt or regular yogurt. * Honey is optional - omit to keep sugar free * You can use shredded chicken, diced chicken, or rotisserie chicken.

Get the full recipe (plus notes and substitutions) for this cashew chicken salad by clicking the link below.