How to Make Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and al dente pasta. This recipe is perfect for a light dinner or as a hearty and filling lunch option. It's also great for meal prepping, as it keeps well in the fridge for a few days.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. You can customize it with your favorite vegetables, herbs, and even protein options to make it your own....

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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

    547 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 628mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 299mg