This chicken cashew salad recipe 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.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
499 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
In a 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.
Ingredients
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 cup cashew halves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 onion, chopped
¼ cup brown sugar
2 cups chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cups seashell pasta
1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
3 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
