For best results, use high-quality mayonnaise to enhance the creaminess of the dressing. To prevent the cashews from becoming soggy, add them no more than 2 hours before serving. Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference; red bell peppers or celery would also work well. If you want a bit of spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME8 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS9
A delightful pasta salad where the creamy, tangy dressing and crunchy cashews perfectly complement tender chicken and al dente pasta. Ideal for potlucks or make-ahead meals, this salad is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate38 g
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Cholesterol46 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein19 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium628 mg
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Sugar16 g
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Fat36 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
8 mins
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.
02
Step
5 mins
Combine rotini, chicken, bell pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.
03
Step
5 mins
Whisk mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl until well combined; pour over pasta mixture and stir well to coat.
04
Step
8 hrs
Cover and refrigerate until flavors are combined and dressing has thickened, 8 hours to overnight. Stir in cashews just before serving or no more than 2 hours ahead.
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Giovanny Konopelski
Jul 1, 2025I added some red pepper flakes for a little kick, and it was amazing!
Yazmin Leuschke
Jul 1, 2025This recipe is a total hit! Everyone at the potluck raved about it.
Garland Kozey
Jul 1, 2025I love that you can make it ahead of time! It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Kacie Hartmannjacobs
Jul 1, 2025This is now my go-to recipe for pasta salad. Thanks for sharing!
Diamond Keebler
Jun 28, 2025The brown sugar in the dressing is genius! It adds a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the savory chicken.
Braulio Jacobibednar
Jun 27, 2025The cashews add the perfect crunch!
Krista Bashirian
Jun 27, 2025Super easy to follow!
Bethany Mertz
Jun 26, 2025Next time I think I will try to add pineapple."
Aurore Mcclure
Jun 26, 2025I subbed greek yogurt for half the mayo and it was still delicious! A little lighter too!
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Jun 24, 2025I made this for a family BBQ, and it was gone in minutes!