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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 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 28%
- Protein 20.61 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 68.91 g 25%
- Total Fat 23.59 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 3.36 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.7 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 504.98 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 6.23 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 14.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.3 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 624.82 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 50.76 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 7.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad healthy?
- Creamy Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 556.35 calories and 20.61 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 504.98 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.36 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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