Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 547 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Mix pasta with chicken, green pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.