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Chicken Cashew Salad made low calorie with Greek yogurt, Asian flavors, bell peppers and cabbage. A healthy recipe that is mayo free and egg free. A great make ahead lunch to meal prep!
Surprisingly, one of the biggest hurdles for my weight loss clients is getting enough protein. I’m not sure why eating enough protein is such a problem for women, but if it is and if that’s you, I’ve got an easy lunch recipe you can throw together in minutes to get yours!
It’s right up there with my oriental chicken salad, chicken salad with avocado, or Thai peanut salad are the recipes I go to when I need a quick, protein packed lunch!
And… if you don’t know why protein is so important then you MUST watch my free weight loss training. I’m always getting messages about how much people love that training!
Simple Cashew Salad
Mayo free chicken salad sign me up! This chicken salad replaces mayo with Greek yogurt to keep the calories lower while not sacrificing on flavor or taste. Greek yogurt is also higher in protein making an easy substitute.
If you enjoy mayo, you can certainly use it in this recipe and also, be aware of how much fat you’re eating. Fat is good for you, but it’s very easy to eat too much fat.
Not only is this chicken salad mayo free, but it’s loaded with veggies and Asian inspired flavors. I know sounds strange, but you have to trust me on this!
Ingredients for Cashew Crunch Salad
- Shredded chicken breast (canned, Rotisserie or made in the Instant Pot)
- Greek yogurt
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Red Bell Pepper
- Red Cabbage
- Kale
- Raw Cashews
How to Serve Chicken Salad
- Greens – My favorite way is over a large amount of kale or mixed greens. It’s a light meal, but the veggies and protein guarantee you’ll stay full longer.
- Sweet Potato – Served over a half of a roasted sweet potato is so delicious!
- Gluten Free Wrap or Tortilla – There are many gluten free options out there for wraps and tortilla. I recommend you look for one with less added sugar and more fiber!
More Chicken Salad Recipes
- High Protein Chicken Salad
- Apple Hazelnut Chicken Salad
- Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
- Chicken Salad using Avocado
Healthy Cashew Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 24 oz canned chicken breast, in water
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup kale, shredded
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
Instructions
- Mix the Greek yogurt, coconut aminos and rice wine vinegar together in a large mixing bowl then stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Divide the mixture into four servings and serve over greens, in a tortilla wrap or on a gluten free bun.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
