Best Cashew Craisin Salad Recipes

Chicken, Craisin, and Cashew Bow-Tie Pasta Salad image

Provided by akgrown

Time 12h30m

Yield 20 main dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
6 cups bow tie pasta, cooked al-dente
1 1/2 cups green grapes, sliced in half
1 1/2 cups red grapes, sliced in half
2 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and quartered
1 (10 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
2 cups celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced (green onions)
2 cups cashews, whole and halves
2 cups craisins (dried cranberries)
1 (16 ounce) bottle hidden valley brand coleslaw dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Miracle Whip

Steps:

In a large bowl mix all salad ingredients together, except cashews and Craisins.
Whip together Dressing ingredients. Toss dressing with the mixture in the large bowl.
Let this mixture marinate in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
Mix in cashews and Craisins just before serving. Serve cold.
*Note: You could use almonds instead of cashews, but I prefer the cashews. You could also use a different brand of coleslaw dressing, but I've had the best results with Hidden Valley brand. *.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 42.2, Sodium 376.7, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 20.1, Protein 12.9

Cashew Craisin Salad image

Provided by october sky

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Steps:

Dressing:.
Mix vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, onion, and poppy seeds together in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
Shake well, until mixed.
Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 to 8 hours.
To Assemble:.
Combine the romaine mixed greens, cashews, swiss cheese, and craisens together in a large bowl. Mix Well.
Just before serving, toss salad with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.5, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 182.7, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 20.4, Protein 7.9