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Cashew Avocado Chicken Salad

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"Try this chicken salad when you really want a treat! This recipe makes sandwiches - but it can be served over lettuce as an alternative."
Cashew Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 118 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 6 sandwiches

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
  • 1/3 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 12 slices bread, toasted

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, dressing, dill, cashews, and avocado. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown; drain.
  3. Spread even amounts of the chicken mixture on 6 slices of toasted bread. Top each with 2 slices bacon and 1 slice Swiss cheese. Top with remaining bread slices to make sandwiches.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2003 by MELBLE 
With just a few changes, my fiance can't get enough of this chicken salad, and he doesn't even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by HOPEAZALEA 
This is an incredible chicken salad, for those who don't like chicken salad! I made a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2003 by AKUNZ 
I wonderful chicken salad! I never liked chicken salad before I tried this recipe. Don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 30, 2004 by NYPD K9 COP 
delicious!!! I use a bacon ranch dressing instead of adding all the extra fat from slices of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2003 by OLDTOWNHOBBIES 
This recipe puts a twist on a old classic. Simple ingredients - Delightfully Complex... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by boxermom 
I love this salad - I just add a little bit of chopped green onion to it and include the bacon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by BEVERLY_KAYE 
This recipe is perfect the way it is. My entire family loved it. They asked that I serve it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by Elaine Mical 
I really like the flavor of these ingredients minus the bread, blended together. For a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
This recipe makes a great salad. In an attempt to cut the fat and carbs I left out the cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 24, 2006 by CVOORHEES 
This was pretty good. I thought this was a little dry, so i added some mayo. I also served on... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cashew Avocado Chicken Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 828

  • Total Fat: 57.2g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
  • Sodium: 1277mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.2g
  • Protein: 41g

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