Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Salad Recipes. (Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad). This dish is asked for everywhere I go, it is so good. Easily doubles for a large party or group. Please note that this recipe needs to be made the day before; it has to sit in the fridge overnight.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked tri-color rotini pasta

4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

½ cup diced green bell pepper

¼ cup diced green onions

1 ½ cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)

¾ cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

1 ½ teaspoons salt

2 cups salted cashew halves

Lap Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 2

Mix pasta with chicken green pepper and green onions in a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix mayonnaise brown sugar vinegar lemon juice and salt together in a small bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir well to coat.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate until flavors are combined and dressing is thickened 8 hours to overnight. Stir in cashews just before serving or no more than 2 hours ahead.

Nutritional Information

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 546.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.4g 39%

Carbohydrates: 38g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 15.6g

Fat: 36.2g 56%

Saturated Fat: 6.4g 32%

Cholesterol: 45.5mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 159.1IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.5mg 73%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 5.7mg 10%

Folate: 70.5mcg 18%

Calcium: 36.5mg 4%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 83.4mg 30%

Potassium: 298.9mg 8%

Sodium: 627.7mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 325.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.