beach bar chicken & cashew salad

55 Pinches
Tucson, AZ
Updated on Aug 4, 2011

Just adopted this recipe for my collection.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups salad greens
  • 4 cups fresh fruit, mixed
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges
  • 1.5 pounds chicken, boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 2 cups yogurt, plain
  • 1/2 cup coconut, dried and shredded
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 10 tablespoons salad oil
  • 2 ounces white wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth

How To Make beach bar chicken & cashew salad

  • Step 1
    To prepare dressing, in a medium bowl mix together thoroughly yogurt, coconut, honey, vinegar, 8 tablespoons salad oil, coconut extract and lemon juice; Refrigerate.
  • Step 2
    In a heavy skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and bring to medium high heat.
  • Step 3
    When hot, add chicken breasts; Saute, turning often, until just lightly brown.
  • Step 4
    Remove the chicken breasts from skillet; Chicken will not be cooked through.
  • Step 5
    Wipe oil from skillet and return pan to medium heat.
  • Step 6
    Add chicken, broth and wine; Heat to boil, reduce heat and partially cover.
  • Step 7
    Simmer until tender, about 12-15 minutes; Remove chicken and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Step 8
    Cut into 1/2 inch cubes; Refrigerate.
  • Step 9
    When ready to serve, divide salad greens (cut into bite-size pieces) equally among six individual bowls.
  • Step 10
    Similarly divide and top the greens with the fresh fruit, then the mandarin sections (drained), the cubed chicken and the cashews - Dressing may be served on top of the salad or on the side.

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