Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked chicken (poached, grilled, rotisserie, doesn't matter, just cooked); 1 lb pasta (macaroni, rigatoni, use your favorite, just not spaghett); 1/2 lb green seedless grape, washed and cut in half; 1/2 lb red seedless grapes, washed and cut in half; 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups mayonnaise (I use Hellman's Light Mayonnaise); 1 (9 1/4 ounce) can cashew halves, and pieces (I buy Planter's salted); 2 tablespoons milk (optional, also may want to add more depending on how long the salad has been in the refrigerator)

Servings: persons

1 lb cooked chicken (poached, grilled, rotisserie, doesn't matter, just cooked)
1 lb pasta (macaroni, rigatoni, use your favorite, just not spaghett)
1/2 lb green seedless grape, washed and cut in half
1/2 lb red seedless grapes, washed and cut in half
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups mayonnaise (I use Hellman's Light Mayonnaise)
1 (9 1/4 ounce) can cashew halves, and pieces (I buy Planter's salted)
2 tablespoons milk (optional, also may want to add more depending on how long the salad has been in the refrigerator)

1
Boil 1 lb. of pasta - al dente - according to package directions (I use rigatoni). Drain after cooking and let cool.
2
While the pasta is boiling, wash and halve the grapes.
3
Dice the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces.
4
In a large bowl or serving platter, combine the cooled, drained pasta with the grapes and diced chicken. Stir in the mayonnaise. I start with one cup of mayo and add more as needed. Really, just add as much as you personally like - it may be more or less than 2 cups.
5
Stir in the Lawry's seasoning salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Again, add to your liking. You may want more or less than 1/2 teaspoon of any of these - - it's your choice, go with what you like. Frequent sampling at this point will help you decide what your preference will be so grab a fork and start sampling!
6
If the salad is too thick and rich for your liking, stir in a couple tablespoons milk to thin it out. This part is optional.
7
This salad is always much better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to meld. This is when I usually add milk to loosen it up a bit.
8
Before serving, plate or dish up the salad and sprinkle cashew pieces on top of individual servings. DO NOT put the cashew pieces on the entire salad and refrigerate - - this will cause the cashew pieces to become soft and rubbery and nobody wants that! I just set the can of cashews on the table and let guests help themselves.
9
Sit back and enjoy your sweat free cold summer salad!

1500

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb cooked chicken (poached, grilled, rotisserie, doesn't matter, just cooked), 1 lb pasta (macaroni, rigatoni, use your favorite, just not spaghett), 1/2 lb green seedless grape, washed and cut in half, 1/2 lb red seedless grapes, washed and cut in half, and more.

Yes, Summer Cashew Chicken Grape 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!

Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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