Cashew Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe
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Cashew Avocado Chicken Salad

By: JELIZUBA 
"Try this chicken salad when you really want a treat! This recipe makes sandwiches - but it can be served over lettuce as an alternative."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (120)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail Salty Dog
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
  • 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing, or to taste
  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 688 | Total Fat: 41.7g | Cholesterol: 100mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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

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