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A slice of bread topped with orange cashew chicken salad with pecans and fresh oranges and lettuce.
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Creamy Crunchy Orange Cashew Chicken Salad - 2018 version

Creamy Crunchy Orange Cashew Chicken Salad uses poached chicken thighs, roasted cashews, and pecans, along with a touch of orange zest and juice. It’s simply the best chicken salad, ever!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sandwich or Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 - 5 cups
Calories: 0kcal
Author: Renee Goerger

Ingredients

  • 4 - 5 cups cut up chicken rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • ½ cup chopped cashews plus additional for garnish (if desired)
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons minced tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Cover and chill for at least 60 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with additional chopped cashews if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 0 | Calories: 0kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg