Curied Cashew Chicken Salad With Mango And Cashews

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, protein-rich salad blending tender chicken with sweet mango and crunchy cashews in a creamy curry dressing.
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This Curried Cashew Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that balances the richness of poached chicken with the bright acidity of mango and lemon. The creamy dressing, made from yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, and cumin, coats every bite with warm spices. Crunchy roasted cashews and fresh celery add wonderful texture contrasts, while chopped coriander provides a fragrant herbal finish. It&# 226;€™s perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a quick weeknight dinner. The flavors meld beautifully, making it even better if prepared a day in advance.

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Curied Cashew Chicken Salad With Mango And Cashews

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 561.8

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This Curried Cashew Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that balances the richness of poached chicken with the bright acidity of mango and lemon. The creamy dressing, made from yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, and cumin, coats every bite with warm spices. Crunchy roasted cashews and fresh celery add wonderful texture contrasts, while chopped coriander provides a fragrant herbal finish. It&# 226;€™s perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side, or a quick weeknight dinner. The flavors meld beautifully, making it even better if prepared a day in advance.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Poach the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then let them cool completely.
  2. Cut the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Peel, pit, and cut the mangoes into 3/4-inch pieces.
  4. Chop the celery and mince the scallions, including the green parts.
  5. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken pieces, mango chunks, and fresh lemon juice.
  6. Add the chopped celery and minced scallions to the chicken mixture.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt, curry powder, and ground cumin until smooth.
  8. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day if preparing in advance.
  11. Just before serving, stir in the roasted cashew nuts and chopped fresh coriander.
  12. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 561.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.3g19%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Cholesterol 289.4mg97%
Sodium 252.0mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 105.6g212%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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