Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and full of irresistible textures, this Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad is the ultimate dish for warm-weather gatherings. Featuring tender rotini pasta, juicy red grapes, crisp celery, and protein-packed chicken breast, this hearty salad strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. Tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, and a splash of lemon juice, every bite is bursting with vibrant flavor. The crowning touch? A generous handful of salted cashews that adds a satisfying crunch to this refreshing pasta salad. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weekday lunches, this chilled salad is guaranteed to be a summertime favorite.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup salted cashews
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, halved red grapes, diced celery, and sliced green onions.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the chicken and grapes. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Step 5
Fold in the salted cashews just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve chilled and garnish with additional green onions or cashews, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1070.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1574.5 |
| Total Fat 64.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 465mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1768.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 96.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 69.1g | |
| Protein 152.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 166.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2410.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories