Chicken Pasta Salad with Cashews and Dried Cranberries

Chicken Pasta Salad with Cashews and Dried Cranberries
Chicken Pasta Salad with Cashews and Dried Cranberries might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This dairy free recipe serves 6. One serving contains 1205 calories, 38g of protein, and 70g of fat. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. Head to the store and pick up bottled coleslaw dressing, creamy salad dressing, chicken, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Warm White Bean and Kale Salad with Dried Cranberries and Cashews, Warm White Bean and Kale Salad with Dried Cranberries and Cashews, and Warm White Bean and Kale Salad with Dried Cranberries and Cashews.

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
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Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together coleslaw dressing, mayonnaise, and creamy salad dressing.
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In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, green grapes, red grapes, water chestnuts, celery, and green onions. Stir in dressing, and mix well.
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Place the salad in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours, or overnight.
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Mix in cashews and dried cranberries just before serving.
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Serve cold.

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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 45 m.
Servings6
Health Score24
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