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Chinese citrus cashew salad in a bowl with a fork.
Course Main Course, Salad

Copycat Panera Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad with Chicken

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 4 servings
This Copycat Panera Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad with chicken is light, fresh, and flavorful. It’s a wholesome blend of crispy greens, cucumber, carrot, sweet pineapple, and mandarin oranges tossed in a delicious miso lime dressing that perfectly balances the savory and zesty notes. Adding chicken makes for a healthy meal perfect for Spring and Summer! {Gluten-free and Dairy-free}
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 3 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
  • 1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber, quartered and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, cored, cut into 1/8ths and sliced
  • 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil or another neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Instructions

  • Divide the romaine, cabbage, chicken, cucumber, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and carrots evenly among 4 bowls.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients, taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Pour the dressing over the salads to lightly coat and gently toss to combine. 
  • Sprinkle salads with roasted cashews and drizzle over hoisin sauce. Serve and enjoy! This salad is best when served immediately after assembly.

Notes

  • For faster assembly, make the chicken in advance or use store-bought pre-cooked chicken. Cooked shrimp can also be used instead of chicken as a protein source. 
  • For the greens, iceberg lettuce and a blend of radicchio and green cabbage can be used instead of the romaine and Napa cabbage. Avoid delicate baby greens or spring mixes, as these will wilt too much from the fruit and dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 30gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 966mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 6310IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 3mg
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