Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

from shaemakes.com
20 min
20 servings

I had so much fun sharing this recipe on TV with my local morning news show, Good Things Utah. I deemed this the worlds best pasta salad and the host agreed, she couldn't stop eating it. This pasta is loaded with cashews, grapes, chicken and green onions and then tossed in a sweet and creamy dressing. It's a definite crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bow tie pasta, cooked al dente
  • 3 cups sliced purple grapes
  • 1 bunch sliced green onions
  • 2 1/2 cups lightly salted cashews
  • 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, cooked
  • 3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

  2. 2

    2. Add cooked pasta, sliced grapes, chopped green onions, cashews and chicken to a large bowl. Toss to combine.

  3. 3

    3. In a separate small bowl combine dressing ingredients and whisk together until smooth.

  4. 4

    4. Pour dressing over pasta and stir it in until everything is fully coated.

  5. 5

    5. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.