Citrus Chicken Cashew Salad

Submitted by Brookelynne26

"The list of ingredients is long but the salad couldn't be any easier, especially if the dressing is prepped ahead."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Dressing

• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

• Salad

• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1⁄2 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 1⁄4 cup roasted cashews

directions

1. Make dressing by combining all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. refrigerate until ready to use.
2. In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, lettuce, scallions and bell pepper.
3. When ready to serve toss with dressing and sprinkle top with cashews.