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5 from 3 votes

Orange Cashew Chicken Salad with Pecans

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sandwich or Salad
Cuisine: Chicken
Keyword: chicken salad, citrus chicken salad, nutty chicken salad, orange cashew chicken salad, sweet and savory chicken salad
Calories: 482kcal
Author: Renee Goerger

Ingredients

  • 4-5 cups cut-up rotisserie chicken white and dark meat
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
  • ½ cup chopped roasted salted, cashews
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, nuts, shallots, celery, tarragon, orange zest and juice, mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard. If needed, season with additional salt and pepper.
  • Cover and allow to chill in the fridge at least 1 hour for the flavors to develop and marry.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.25g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15.5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 908mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2.25g
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