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Cashew Crunch Salad – The Ultimate Crunchy, Creamy Summer Salad

A crunchy and creamy summer salad with fresh vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and roasted cashews tossed in a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cups romaine or mixed lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup roasted cashews
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Toss lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and green onions with dressing.
  3. Sprinkle roasted cashews on top and toss lightly.
  4. Chill 10–15 minutes before serving or serve immediately for maximum crunch.

Notes

For extra crunch, add cashews just before serving.