CHICKEN AND CASHEW PASTA SALAD

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Categories     Pasta

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups enriched or whole wheat rotini (short spirals) pasta
1 cup pea pods, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 cans (10 ounces each) premium chunk breast of chicken in water, drained and flaked
1 can (5 ounces) water chestnuts, drained
1/2 small red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2/3 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews

Steps:

  • Preparation Time: Approximately 20 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes Preparation: Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding the pea pods during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and cool pasta and pea pods. In a large bowl, combine the pasta and pea pods with chicken, water chestnuts, bell pepper, red onion and carrots. Combine the mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar and salt, and toss with the salad. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in cashews. Servings: 6 Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 350; Total fat 12g; Saturated fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 630mg; Carbohydrate 43g; Fiber 3g; Protein 19g; Vitamin A 30%DV*; Vitamin C 35%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 10%DV * Daily Value

abdulai iddrisu seidu
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead dish for busy weeknights.


Ahmed Raza
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Lynndsy
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and the chicken and cashews add a nice touch of protein and crunch.


Emu Yam
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This pasta salad was disappointing. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the dressing was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Xylophone
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5/5 stars! This pasta salad is amazing! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the cashews add a nice crunch. The dressing is also delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Vladimir Djuric
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was actually really good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I would definitely make this again.


Jadiel Caraballo
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This pasta salad was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the dressing was bland. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of dressing.


Hamdun Ali
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Joanne Barrett
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some extra vegetables, like chopped celery or red bell pepper, for extra crunch.


fun masala
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This chicken and cashew pasta salad is a hit! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the cashews add a nice crunch, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!