Lemon Cashew Chicken Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 3 medium lemons
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 -3 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno chile
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup low-fat yogurt or 1/3 cup whole milk greek strained yogurt
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 4 cups shredded and dark chicken meat (from one 2 1/2- to 3-lb. rotisserie chicken)
• chopped cashews

Recipe

• 1 toast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. grind in a spice grinder and process until finely ground. zest lemons and set aside zest. juice 1 lemon and set aside 3 tablespoons juice.
• 2 melt butter in the frying pan over medium heat. add ginger, jalapeño, and salt. cook 3 to 5 minutes or until jalapeño is soft. remove from heat and set aside.
• 3 in a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger-jalapeño mixture, and ground spices. add cilantro, green onions, and chicken; stir to coat well with dressing. taste and adjust seasonings as needed. sprinkle with cashews and serve.