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

Muzamir Buyinza
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the sweet and savory flavors. I usually add a little extra red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


Sparkle N Shine Vlogs
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, cashews, and celery. The dressing is also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Yam Lal Bhat
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little extra red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


nonkoliso mafikwana
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken and cashew pasta salad. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the cashews add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jouidlin Sylvain
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's a no-cook recipe. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Nirmala Bastola
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, cashews, and celery. The dressing is also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Masrufa Muskan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this pasta salad is! I'm not usually a fan of cashews, but they really work in this dish. The dressing is also amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Neo Malik
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that my whole family will enjoy. This pasta salad fits the bill perfectly. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sawab Khani
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the sweet and savory flavors. I usually add a little extra red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


vibrant Tega
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, cashews, and celery. The dressing is also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Eli Ott
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little extra red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


Blacke Hard
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken and cashew pasta salad. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the cashews add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Abdelwahed Bustami
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's a no-cook recipe. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


ruh voice
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, cashews, and celery. The dressing is also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Hassain Bacha
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this pasta salad is! I'm not usually a fan of cashews, but they really work in this dish. The dressing is also amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mominul Islam
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that my whole family will enjoy. This pasta salad fits the bill perfectly. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mahmudul Hasan
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the sweet and savory flavors. I usually add a little extra red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


Mahlatse Mola
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This chicken and cashew pasta salad is a great summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet cashews, crunchy celery, and creamy dressing. I also appreciate that it's a no-cook recipe, so it's perfect fo