Cashew Chicken Salad with Baked Wontons

Cashew Chicken Salad with Baked Wontons

8 egg roll wrappers

4 skinless chicken breasts, boned and defatted

2 C. shredded napa cabbage

1 C. chopped bok choy

1/4 C. chopped daikon radish

1/2 C. sliced red onion

1 C. thinly sliced carrots

1 C. broccoli florets

1/2 C. snow peas

 

Dressing:

1 T. minced ginger root

1/2 tsp. minced garlic

2 tsp. chopped cilantro

1 T. minced scallions

2 T. minced shallots

3 T. lime juice

1 1/2 T. rice vinegar

2 T. water

2 T. low-sodium tamari

2 1/2 tsp. sugar

1 T. cashew butter

6 T. minced cashews

 

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat a sheet pan with canola oil. To prepare wontons, cut wrappers in half and distribute over sheet pan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool. Place chicken breasts in baking dish. Cover and cook in oven for 15 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Cool and slice. Place vegetables in a large bowl and set aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients for dressing. Lightly toss with vegetables and divide into 4 equal portions. Top each salad with a sliced chicken breast and garnish with 4 baked wontons.

 

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