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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, halved red grapes, diced celery, and sliced green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
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.
Fold in the salted cashews just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and garnish with additional green onions or cashews, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 286 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*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.
