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Chicken and Cashew Pasta Salad Recipe

Chicken and Cashew Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups pasta (enriched or whole wheat rotini, short spirals)
1 cup pea pods, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 (10 oz) cans chicken
1 (5 oz) can water chestnuts, drained
1/2 small red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
2/3 cup mayonnaise (light ) or 2/3 cup salad dressing
1/3 cup brown sugar , packed
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cashews , roasted, unsalted

Directions:

Preparation Time: Approximately 20 minutes.
Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes.
Preparation:
Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding the pea pods during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and cool pasta and pea pods.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta and pea pods with chicken, water chestnuts, bell pepper, red onion and carrots. Combine the mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar and salt, and toss with the salad.
Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in cashews.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	376.7 Kcal (1577 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.77g	26%
Cholesterol	38.82mg	13%
Sodium	420.36mg	18%
Potassium	322.16mg	7%
Total Carbs	46.63g	16%
Sugars	16.97g	68%
Dietary Fiber	2.65g	11%
Protein	10.69g	21%
Vitamin C	21.6mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	38.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	175.11 Kcal (733 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.8g	26%
Cholesterol	18.04mg	13%
Sodium	195.41mg	18%
Potassium	149.76mg	7%
Total Carbs	21.68g	16%
Sugars	7.89g	68%
Dietary Fiber	1.23g	11%
Protein	4.97g	21%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	3.2mg	38%
Calcium	17.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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