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Cashew Crunch Salad

A vibrant, crunchy salad featuring crisp vegetables topped with roasted salted cashews, drizzled with a tangy honey-lemon dressing. The dish combines fresh textures with rich, toasted nuts, offering a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Its appealing appearance and satisfying crunch make it both a visually striking and deliciously satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw cashews for roasting and topping
  • 2 bell peppers bell peppers preferably a mix of colors, sliced
  • 1 cucumber cucumber sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 large carrots shredded carrots
  • 3 tablespoons honey for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for dressing
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the cashews on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant, then set aside to cool.
  2. While the cashews are roasting, prepare the vegetables. Slice the bell peppers into thin strips, peel and thinly slice the cucumber, and shred the carrots. Place all the chopped vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the tangy dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Once the cashews are cooled, roughly chop or leave whole depending on your preference, then sprinkle them generously over the vegetable mixture.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad, then gently toss everything together to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated and the cashews are well distributed.
  6. Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crisp texture and fresh flavors. For best results, toss again just before serving to refresh the coating and distribute the cashews.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like cilantro or basil. You can also customize the vegetables based on your preferences or seasonal availability.