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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, diced red bell pepper, diced celery, sliced green onions, and cashews.
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.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and chicken mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.6 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 476 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 1596 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.8 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 228.7 g | 457% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 3696 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
