Monday, March 8, 2010

Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounces) package Spiral or Rotini Pasta
4 cups Chicken, rotisserie, deboned & cubed
1 (20 ounces) can Pineapple Tidbits, drained
1-1/2 cups Celery, sliced
3/4 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced
1 cup Red Grapes, seedless, cut in half
1 cup Green Grapes, seedless, cut in half
1 (6 ounces) package Cranberries, dried
1 cup Ranch Salad Dressing
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 cups Cashews, salted

Directions:

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

Yield: 12 servings.

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