Raw Cashew Chikn Salad

Raw Cashew Chikn Salad

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Chikn Salad is quick, easy, and requires neither baking nor frying. Even better, none of the original nutrition is lost in the cooking process, so all the health benefits of the ingredients are preserved.

That said, balance is key. Temperance in your diet means enjoying both raw and cooked foods, because some foods actually benefit from gentle heat. Take tomatoes, for example. According to Science Daily:

“Cooking tomatoes — such as in spaghetti sauce — makes the fruit heart-healthier and boosts its cancer-fighting ability. All this, despite a loss of vitamin C during the cooking process, say Cornell food scientists. The reason: cooking substantially raises the levels of beneficial compounds called phytochemicals.”Source

If you prefer raw tomatoes, you can still “break them down” by slicing and marinating them in lemon juice and olive oil for 10 minutes before eating — which makes them more digestible and flavorful.

Now, let’s talk cashews. This recipe uses 1 cup, which provides 786 calories, minimal sodium, and a wealth of nutrients, including 46% of your daily iron and plenty of zinc. Combined with fresh vegetables and seasonings, this Raw Cashew Chikn Salad makes a very healthy lunch or a satisfying meal for two.

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Raw Cashew Chikn Salad

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Total Time: 10 Minutes

Equipment Needed: Food Processor, Knife

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Sunflower Seeds

1 Cup Cashews

1/4 Cup Celery, Chopped

2 Green Onions, Cut into Small Pieces

1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast Flakes

1 teaspoon Dill, Dried

1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

Directions:

1. Chop fine celery and green onions and set aside.

2. Put all other ingredients in a food processor and chop until medium to fine.

3. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.

4. Garnish with your favorite Chikn Salad ingredients: cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, etc.