Description
A delightful salad that combines rotini pasta, juicy chicken, crunchy cashews, and a tangy dressing for a flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prep the chicken by chopping or cooking until it reaches 165°F (75°C), then dice.
- Chop bell peppers and green onions.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, veggies, cashews, cranberries, and pour dressing over. Toss gently.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding shredded cabbage, sun-dried tomatoes, or spicy ingredients like jalapeños. This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: salad, pasta, chicken, cashews, summer recipe