Chicken And Cashew Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken And Cashew Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews

Servings: persons

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
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews

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Preparation Time: Approximately 20 minutes
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Preparation:
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Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding the pea pods during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and cool pasta and pea pods.
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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.
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Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in cashews.
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Nutritional Information Per Serving:
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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

1144

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Cashew Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken And Cashew Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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