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.
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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