Chicken Craisin and Cashew Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Elevate your next gathering with this irresistible Chicken Craisin and Cashew Bow Tie Pasta Salad—a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy textures! This vibrant dish combines tender bow tie pasta, juicy shredded chicken breast, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and buttery roasted cashews, all tossed with crisp celery and zesty red onion for a refreshing bite. The creamy dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and tangy apple cider vinegar, brings everything together in perfect harmony. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes (plus chilling time), this chilled pasta salad is ideal as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a satisfying light main course. Perfect for potlucks, summer picnics, or weeknight dinners, this recipe promises to be a flavorful hit! Keywords: chicken pasta salad, craisin pasta salad, cashew pasta salad, bow tie pasta recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup Dried cranberries (craisins)
- 1 cup Roasted and salted cashews
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.75 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed chicken, dried cranberries, cashews, chopped celery, and diced red onion.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth to make the dressing.
Add the cooled pasta to the large mixing bowl with the chicken mixture.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.1 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 600 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 3760 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 522.9 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.1 g | ||
| Protein | 232.7 g | 465% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3514 mg | 75% | |
*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.
