Lemon Cashew Chicken Salad

This refreshing Lemon Cashew Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a zesty lemon-cashew dressing, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The dish is light yet satisfying, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. It respects traditional salad principles while offering a creative twist with the use of cashew vinegar.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1/2 cup roasted cashews, chopped
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup cashew vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cashews, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cashew vinegar, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
4. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh lemon wedges.