Cucumber Cashew Chicken Salad

Refreshing and filling yet light enough to eat on a hot summer day is what this salad speaks.
The crunchy freshness of the cucumber and hearts of palm, pair nicely with the succulent taste of whole wheat breaded chicken strips. A sweet and sour honey dressing topped with buttery cashew nuts, ties this salad all together, leaving you full and satisfied.

What you will need:

5-10 Chicken breast strips
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 egg
1 cup of milk
3 cucumber
2 shredded carrots

1 can hearts of palm
1/3 cup roasted and unsalted cashew nuts
1 large bag spring greens or baby spinach
1/3 cup Olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
Salt
Pepper

Preparation:

Start by preparing the chicken strips for this will take the most time.

Beat one egg in bowl, add milk and side aside. In seperate bowl , measure in whole wheat flour and add salt and pepper. Have your two bolw side by side. Dip the chicken breast strips in the liquid mixture and let soak for 2-3 minutes then dip eahc piece in the flour mixture and place on an olive oil coated baking sheet and place in 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, turning half way through cooking time to brown the other side.

While the chicken is baking the rest can be prepared.

Dressing preparation:

Measure in 1/3 olive oil, 3 tbsp of red wine vinegar and 2 tbsp honey, salt and pepper and wisk until creamy smooth.

Vegetable and greens preparation:

Dice up cucumber, heart of palm and shred carrots and place in a bowl and toss together lightly and set aside.

By now your chicken should be done. Take out of the oven and let cool before cutting.

While chicken is cooling a bit, in a large bowl where the salad will be served and mixed, toss in your washed spring greens and set aside.

Cut your chicken iinto 1/2 strips and toss into the cumumber, hearts of palm and carrots and pour your honey dressing and toss all together well.

Toss the chicken and vegetables into the greens and top with cashew nuts and serve.

A nice brie or semi soft cheese, bread baguette and glass of chilled white wine.

Serves 4