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Cashew Crunch Salad – The Ultimate Crunchy, Creamy Summer Salad

A vibrant cabbage salad packed with roasted cashews and tossed in a creamy sesame dressing. The perfect crunchy, creamy summer side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 4 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 0.5 cup roasted cashews chopped
  • 0.33 cup green onions sliced
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine cabbages, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
  3. Toss salad with dressing until evenly coated.
  4. Fold in cashews just before serving and chill 20–30 minutes.

Notes

Add cashews just before serving to keep them crunchy.