Fruity Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

June 20, 2017

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Fruity cashew chicken pasta salad is loaded with fruit, cashew, tender chunked chicken, creamy dressing, and spiral pasta. Hearty enough for a main dish or a great side dish for dinner, potluck, or BBQ.

1 box (16 oz) spiral pasta (like rotini or fusilli)
1 rotisserie chicken, chunked (about 3 cups)
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve juice)
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 cup seedless green grapes
2 cups cashew halves, salted or lightly salted
1 1/4 cups ranch salad dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
salt & pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice

Cook pasta according to package directions. Remember to salt the water so your pasta has some flavor. Drain and rinse with cold water. In large mixing bowl, combine all the pasta salad ingredients. In...
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Nutritions

Calories
241

Sodium
310mg
12% DV

Fat
8g
13% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
26g
8% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV