Best Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad Recipes

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CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES



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Easy chicken pasta salad with grapes, great for groups.

Provided by snichols94

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 ½ cups sliced celery
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
1 (6 ounce) package dried cranberries
1 cup ranch dressing
⅔ cup mayonnaise
2 cups cashews

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add chicken, pineapple tidbits, celery, green and red grapes, green onions, and cranberries; mix to combine.
  • Stir ranch dressing and mayonnaise together in a second bowl until well mixed. Add to pasta mixture and stir to coat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 457.5 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

COMPANY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH GRAPES



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This is a special treat to fix for your guests. Enjoy it with some hot garlic bread, if desired.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups small seashell pasta
3 ½ cups chopped poached chicken breast meat
½ cup diced celery
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar

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.
  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes, cooked pasta, salt, and white pepper; mix well and reserve.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, curry powder, cumin, rice vinegar, and sugar; whisk ingredients together and toss with chicken mixture.
  • Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 79.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 156.9 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

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

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

CHICKEN CASHEW PASTA SALAD



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This is a yummy and addictive pasta salad. I tasted something similar in the past and this is my creation w/ modifications. I make a lot, and eat it for lunches at work, in the summer. Try it- you will like it. Sometimes I sprinkle chicken breast with cajun seasoning while cooking for an extra kick.

Provided by Camaro Chic

Categories     Poultry

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces dry rotini pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups halved green seedless grapes
1 1/2 cups salad dressing or 1 1/2 cups olive oil mayonnaise
1 cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  • Mix green onions, chicken, grapes, salad dressing and cashews in large bowl. Add pasta and stir just to blend. Add more salad dressing if desired.
  • Chill and Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 643.7, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 14, Protein 20.6

CASHEW CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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This dish is asked for everywhere I go, it is so good. Easily doubles for a large party or group. Please note that this recipe needs to be made the day before; it has to sit in the fridge overnight.

Provided by amcgilsky

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
½ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup diced green onions
1 ½ cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups salted cashew halves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Mix pasta with chicken, green pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir well to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate until flavors are combined and dressing is thickened, 8 hours to overnight. Stir in cashews just before serving, or no more than 2 hours ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 627.7 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

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