Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 510 min
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked tri-color rotini pasta; 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper; 0.25 cup diced green onions; 1.5 cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®); 0.75 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 2 cups salted cashew halves

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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.

Recipe by amcgilsky

Published on March 5, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

547	Calories
36g	Fat
38g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 547
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g	46%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 628mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 6mg	29%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 299mg	6%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.