CHICKEN, CRAISIN, AND CASHEW BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

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This is my favorite chicken pasta salad! The tangy dried cranberries and crunchy cashews combine wonderfully in a creamy pasta salad that is substantial enough for a main dish or perfect as a summer side dish. It is pretty enough for company and can be made up to a day a head. We served this as a side dish at our summer wedding reception five years ago and I still get compliments.

Provided by akgrown

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 12h30m

Yield 20 main dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
6 cups bow tie pasta, cooked al-dente
1 1/2 cups green grapes, sliced in half
1 1/2 cups red grapes, sliced in half
2 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and quartered
1 (10 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
2 cups celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced (green onions)
2 cups cashews, whole and halves
2 cups craisins (dried cranberries)
1 (16 ounce) bottle hidden valley brand coleslaw dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Miracle Whip

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix all salad ingredients together, except cashews and Craisins.
  • Whip together Dressing ingredients. Toss dressing with the mixture in the large bowl.
  • Let this mixture marinate in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
  • Mix in cashews and Craisins just before serving. Serve cold.
  • *Note: You could use almonds instead of cashews, but I prefer the cashews. You could also use a different brand of coleslaw dressing, but I've had the best results with Hidden Valley brand. *.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 42.2, Sodium 376.7, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 20.1, Protein 12.9

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