Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad

Name: Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 ounces rotini pasta; 2 -4 cups cubed cooked chicken; 20 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 1/2 cups celery, sliced; 3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup red grapes; 1 cup green grape; 6 ounces dried cranberries; 1 cup ranch salad dressing (can use low cal); 3/4 cup mayonnaise (can use low cal); 2 cups salted cashews

Submitted by lisar

"Pasta, fruits, and crunchy cashews... Great Salad! From Taste of Home Magazine."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 12

ingredients

16 ounces rotini pasta
2 -4 cups cubed cooked chicken
20 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained
1 ¹⁄₂ cups celery, sliced
³⁄₄ cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 cup red grapes
1 cup green grape
6 ounces dried cranberries
1 cup ranch salad dressing (can use low cal)
³⁄₄ cup mayonnaise (can use low cal)
2 cups salted cashews

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile in large bowl, combine chicken, pineapple, celery, onions, grapes and cranberries.
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into chicken mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk ranch dressing and mayo.
Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, stir in cashews.

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Reviews

I knew I'd find someone would have submitted this recipe to "zaar"; had it yesterday at a luncheon and it was wonderful! Everyone asked for the recipe and I offered to forward to all. Of course, I found it here. Try it folks, I think you'll agree, it's a delightul salad. I'll make this at one of my gatherings. Thanks for posting Ridgely!

Judikins