Description
A quick, balanced salad with tender shredded chicken, tangy honey-Dijon dressing, and crunchy cashews. Ready in 15 minutes for a satisfying meal or meal prep.
Ingredients
Avocado oil mayonnaise 1/2 cup
Dijon mustard 1/4 cup
Honey 2 tablespoons
Dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon
Garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper 1/8 teaspoon
Cooked chicken 3 cups (shredded or cubed)
Celery stalk 1 (diced, ~1/3 cup)
Shredded carrots 1/3 cup
Red onion 1/4 cup (diced)
Chopped cashews 1/4 cup
Instructions
Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Combine shredded chicken, celery, carrots, red onion, and cashews in a separate bowl.
Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until fully coated.
Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version
Soak red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce sharpness
Toasted cashews enhance flavor and crunch
Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg