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Chicken Cashew Salad

Published: Jun 27, 2020 · Modified: May 11, 2025 by Megan

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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!

chicken salad with cashews in a grey bowl.

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!

Healthy Cashew Chicken Salad made low calorie with Greek yogurt, bell peppers and cabbage. A healthy recipe that is mayo free and egg free. A great make ahead lunch to meal prep! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

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
Healthy Cashew Chicken Salad made low calorie with Greek yogurt, bell peppers and cabbage. A healthy recipe that is mayo free and egg free. A great make ahead lunch to meal prep! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

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 made low calorie with Greek yogurt, bell peppers and cabbage. A healthy recipe that is mayo free and egg free. A great make ahead lunch to meal prep! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Healthy Cashew Chicken Salad

Megan Olson
Healthy Cashew Chicken Salad made low calorie with Asian flavors, Greek yogurt, bell peppers and cabbage. A healthy recipe that is mayo free and egg free. A great make ahead lunch to meal prep! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Low Carb
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 166 kcal

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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 28gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 830mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4341IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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