Sunday, May 15, 2011

Cashew-Chicken Pasta Salad

16 Ounces Spiral or Rotini Pasta
2 Cups Cubed Cooked Chicken -- (see Notes)
20 Ounce Can Pineapple Tidbits -- drained
1 1/2 Cups Diced Celery
3/4 Cup Sliced Green Onions
1 Cup Seedless Green Grapes -- cut in half
1 Cup Seedless Red Grapes -- cut in half
1 Cup Dried Cranberries
1 Cup Ranch Salad Dressing
3/4 Cup Mayonnaise
2 Cups Salted Cashews

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, celery and grapes. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water. Stir into the chicken mixture along with the dried cranberries.

In a small bowl, whisk the ranch dressing and mayonnaise together. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews

NOTES : This makes a really large salad and you might want to cut it in half. Everyone loves it and you really don't need to add the chicken. It's good without.

1 comment:

  1. So glad to find this recipe here- a friend makes this all the time, and I lost the copy of the recipe she gave me-- this is it! ALWAYS a hit!!

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