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This chicken cashew salad recipe is a great summer pasta salad for barbeques and more. It has a slightly sweet, creamy dressing, and is loaded with chicken, cashews, and crunchy veggies.
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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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 Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 499 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat24g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol45mg | 15% |
| Sodium545mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars19g | |
| Protein21g | |
| Vitamin C13mg | 63% |
| Calcium53mg | 4% |
| Iron3mg | 17% |
| Potassium468mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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