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

Chicken Cashew Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. It's a refreshing and flavorful salad that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and an assortment of fresh vegetables. This salad is also incredibly versatile, as you can customize it to your liking by adding your favorite ingredients.

The combination of protein-packed chicken and heart-healthy cashews makes this salad a satisfying and filling meal. The crunch of the cashews, alon...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups seashell pasta
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cashew halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, salad dressing, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt. Toss dressing mixture with cooked pasta, celery, green pepper, onion, and chicken. Chill until ready to serve. Mix in cashews just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    499 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 545mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 468mg