Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

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Everywhere I go, I'm asked for this cashew chicken pasta salad recipe—it is that good. The recipe easily doubles for a large party or group. Please note that it needs to be made the day before and sat in the fridge overnight.

Submitted by amcgilsky
Updated on January 20, 2025
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 3 cups uncooked tri-color rotini pasta

  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper

  • ¼ cup diced green onions

  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's)

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 2 cups salted cashew halves

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Combine rotini, chicken, bell pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

547 Calories
36g Fat
38g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 547
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 628mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 19g 39%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 299mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.