Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad Recipe

Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad Recipe
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100% would make again

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

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling

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 (6 ounces) dried cranberries
  • 1 cup ranch salad dressing
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups salted cashews

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1-1/3 cups) equals 661 calories, 37 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 451 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad published in Simple & Delicious July/August 2006, p33

Tip

Cutting Green Onions

I recently tried a recipe that called for 3/4 cup green onions. Instead of using a knife, I found that snipping the onions with a pair of kitchen scissors took only a few seconds. —Kristy B., Kelowna, British Columbia

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Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by respcarol

This is THE BEST I have made this and given out the recipe 20 times

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2009 by momtomatt

This recipe is amazing! I made it for a mom's group and everyone was asking for the recipe. I will be making this again and again--thanks!

The only changes I made were to use light mayo and light ranch dressing. For the chicken, I bought a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and chopped it up. So easy!

Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by facetious

Just made this last night. It is a hit! Thanks, for submitting it.

LW

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