Asian Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1.25lbs organic chicken breast
- ½ head cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 4 mandarins, peeled and cut into segments
Creamy Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut nectar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
2) Place the cashews and sesame seeds on a small baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes.
3) Meanwhile, toss the cabbage, carrots, cilantro leaves and green onions in a large bowl. Top with grilled chicken and mandarins.
4) Add the dressing ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined; drizzle on top of the salad.
5) Garnish with cashews and sesame seeds and serve.