Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad
Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad blends tender pasta and juicy chicken with a sweet-tangy dressing, brightened by lemon and vinegar. Crisp celery, bell pepper, and onion add fresh crunch, while toasted cashew halves lend buttery richness in every bite. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a cool make-ahead lunch on warm days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, salad dressing, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt. Toss this dressing with the cooked pasta, celery, green pepper, onion, and chicken. Chill until ready to serve. Stir in the cashews just before serving.
- Calories 556.35 kcal High
- Protein 20.61 g Good Source
- Carbs 68.91 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.59 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.36 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 30.7 mg Moderate
- Sodium 504.98 mg High
- Fiber 6.23 g Good Source
- Sugar 14.36 g High
- Added Sugar 0.15 g Low Source
- Calcium 54.59 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.3 mg Good Source
- Potassium 624.94 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 103.38 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 7.1 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cashews, Celery, and Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 556.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cashews, Celery, Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 556.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
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