Best Cashew Chicken Rotini Salad Recipes

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CASHEW-CHICKEN ROTINI SALAD



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I've tried many chicken salad recipes over the years, but this is my very favorite. It's fresh, fruity and refreshing, and the cashews add wonderful crunch. Every time I serve it at a potluck or picnic, I get rave reviews-and ( always come home with an empty bowl! -Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) spiral or rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 cup seedless green grapes
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1 cup ranch salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cups salted cashews

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, celery, onions, grapes and cranberries. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into chicken mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the ranch dressing and mayonnaise. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 37g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CASHEW CHICKEN ROTINI SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)



Cashew Chicken Rotini Salad Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by á-46330

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg (16 oz) Rotini or spiral pasta
4 cups cubed cooked Chicken
1 can (20 oz) Pineapple Tidbits, drained
1 1/2 cups sliced Celery
3/4 cup thinly sliced Green Onions
1 cup seedless Green Grapes
1 cup seedless Red Grapes
1 pkg (6 oz) dried Cranberries or Cranraisens
1 cup Ranch Salad Dressing
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 cups Salted Cashews

Steps:

  • Cook pasta. In large bowl, combine chicken, pineapple, celery, onions, grapes and cranberries. Drain pasta, rinse in cold water, and stir into chicken mixture. In small bowl, whisk ranch dressing and mayonnaise. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

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