Cashew Crunch Salad

Loaded with crunchy vegetables, roasted cashews, and a high dose of protein with the addition of chicken and edamame, this Cashew Crunch Salad will have you actually craving a salad! One taste of the nutty, slightly sweet sesame citrus dressing and you'll want to lick the bowl clean. It's just that good!

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Ingredients

• ½ head green cabbage, finely shredded
• ½ head red cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 bunch green onion, sliced
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 2 cups shelled edamame
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• ½ red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup roasted cashews
• 1 cup crunchy chow mein noodles
• 1 cup chopped cilantro

Sesame Citrus Dressing

• ¼ cup olive oil
• Juice and zest of 1 orange
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• ½ tsp garlic powder 
• Dash of sesame seeds

Directions

1. For the dressing, place all ingredients into a small bowl, whisk together until well combined.
2. Place salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss to combine. Add about half of the dressing and toss. Add more dressing as desired and serve right away.

Note: If you are planning to prep salad beforehand, keep the dressing separate, and toss before serving.