Meals Matter

Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Salad

Contributed By: mac34
Weight Watchers

Delicious and filling salad, great for lunch.

Ingredients

2 tbl Seasoned rice vinegar

1 tbl Reduced sodium soy sauce

1 tbl Mirin

1 tsp Minced, peeled fresh ginger

1 tsp Asian sesame oil (dark)

1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper

3/4 lb Skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces

3 c Coarsely chopped fresh broccoli

1 Red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

1/2 c Chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 c Shredded carrot

2 Scallions, finely chopped

1/4 c Coarsely chopped unsalted cashews

Preparation

1. To make dressing - whisk together vinegar, soy, mirin, ginger, sesame oil, crushed red pepper in small bowl until blended, set aside.

2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occassionally, until cooked through, about 8 min.

3. Combine broccoli, bell pepper, cilantro, carrot and scallions in large bowl; add dressing and toss well to coat.

4. Add chicken to broccoli mixture and toss. Divide salad among 4 plates and serve with sprinkled cashews.

Cook's Notes

May substitute sweet white wine or apple juice for mirin (sweet Japanese white wine).

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Bean & Legume
Vegetables
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Lunch
Appetizers

Nutrient Information

Calories: 209
Total Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 11
Protein: 23
Calcium: 65
Sodium: 208
Fiber: 4