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Thai Mango Cashew Salad

Categories Appetizer/Snacks, Easy Recipes, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Low Carb, Main Course, Salad, Sauces

I love this Thai mango cashew salad! It’s bright and flavorful with the mango, green onions, bell pepper, cabbage, cilantro, cashews, chicken and a creamy cashew dressing that brings all of those flavors together into one super yummy salad.

I have said this before, and I will say it again, Thai food is my love language, I could eat it everyday and be happy with life. This salad is a fresh and yummy way to enjoy some of the flavors found in Thai cuisine. I love the fresh cilantro and nutty cashew dressing. So tasty!

This dressing is similar to a peanut sauce dressing but is made with cashews instead which gives it it’s own little charm. I make this dressing in a blender, more specifically my small smoothie attachment to my blender because we are making a smaller amount and I want it totally smooth.

If you don’t have a blender, you can make this dressing with an immersion blender or chop the cashews up finely and enjoy the dressing a little more chunky.

What you need to make this Thai Mango Cashew Salad: (printable recipe card is below)

Serves 2 as a main entrée

  • 3 generous handfuls mixed greens
  • 1 mango – diced
  • 2 green onions – thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper – diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cabbage – purple or green
  • 1/3 cup cilantro – roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup cashews – roasted and salted
  • 1 chicken breast – cooked and diced
  • 1/2 cup wonton strips – salad topper section of grocer

For the creamy cashew dressing:

  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • dash of chili oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoons oil – flavor neutral
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • dash of fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables and chicken and add to a serving dish.
  2. To make the creamy cashew dressing; add all of the ingredients and then blend until smooth.
  3. Serve dressing over salad and enjoy.

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Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Thai Mango Cashew Salad

Thai flavors fill this sweet and savory salad and get topped with a creamy cashew dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Chicken, Salad, Salad Dressing, Thai
Keyword: Bell Peppers, cabbage, Chicken, Salad, Thai
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 generous handfuls mixed greens
  • 1 mango – diced
  • 2 green onions – thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper – diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cabbage – purple or green
  • 1/3 cup cilantro – roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup cashews – roasted and salted
  • 1 chicken breast – cooked and diced
  • 1/2 cup wonton strips – salad topper section of grocer

For the creamy cashew dressing:

  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • dash of chili oil optional
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoons oil – flavor neutral
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • dash of fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

  • Prepare the vegetables and chicken and add to a serving dish.
  • To make the creamy cashew dressing; add all of the ingredients and then blend until smooth.
  • Serve dressing over salad and enjoy.