Best Cashew Crunch Chicken Salad Recipes

CHICKEN CASHEW SALAD

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This 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.

Provided by Mary

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.
In 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 : Calories 499 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 545.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

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

Ingredients

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 SALAD

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories main-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4-pound cooked chicken strips
1 (12-ounce) container cole slaw
1 (8.5-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
1/3 cup cashews, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil, optional

Steps:

Slice chicken strips diagonally. In a bowl, toss together all ingredients. Reserve some cashews for garnish and serve.

WARM CASHEW-CHICKEN SALAD

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In the mood for a crunchy twist on chicken salad? This is it!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 23m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 pound chicken breast tenders (not breaded), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
3 cups Chinese (napa) cabbage or coleslaw mix
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken, celery and onion in oil about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Mix 1/4 cup oil, the vinegar and tarragon; pour over chicken mixture. Serve over cabbage. Top with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 145 mg