Cashew Chicken Rotini Salad
Bursting with flavor and texture, this Cashew Chicken Rotini Salad is a refreshing twist on classic pasta salads, combining tender rotini pasta, protein-packed shredded chicken, and crunchy cashews. Brightly colored with diced red bell peppers, celery, and green onions, this salad is dressed in a creamy and tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, and honey, balanced with a hint of garlic and lemon juice. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep, this easy-to-make dish comes together in just 25 minutes and tastes even better after chilling. Serve it cold for a crowd-pleasing side or a satisfying main course!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, diced red bell pepper, diced celery, sliced green onions, and cashews.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pasta and chicken mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1414.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3364.0 |
| Total Fat 119.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.3g | |
| Cholesterol 476mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1596.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 338.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.9g | |
| Protein 228.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25IU | 0% |
| Calcium 397.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3696.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories