Chicken And Cashew Salad Recimeal Recipe

Name: Chicken And Cashew Salad Recimeal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rotini; 1 cup pea pods, cut in 1-inch pieces; 2 cans (10 ounces each) premium chunk breast of chicken, 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; 1 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked rotini
1 cup pea pods, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 cans (10 ounces each) premium chunk breast of chicken, 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
1 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews

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Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes
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Preparation:
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Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding pea pods during last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain and cool pasta and pea pods. In a large bowl, combine pasta and pea pods with chicken, water chestnuts, bell pepper, onion and carrots. Combine mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar and salt; toss with salad. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in cashews.
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Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 490; Total fat 21g; Saturated fat 4g; Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 890mg; Carbohydrate 55g; Fiber 3g; Protein 24g; Vitamin A 35%DV*; Vitamin C 45%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 15%DV Per serving, this dish provides from MyPyramid: About 1/2 cup Vegetable Group; 1 ounces Grains Group; 3 1/2 ounces Meat and Beans Group *Daily Value

870

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Carbs

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* 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 uncooked rotini, 1 cup pea pods, cut in 1-inch pieces, 2 cans (10 ounces each) premium chunk breast of chicken, drained and flaked, 1 can (5 ounces) water chestnuts, drained, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Cashew Salad Recimeal falls under the Salads 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 Salad Recimeal

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Variations & substitutions

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