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Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad Recipe

Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb cooked chicken (poached, grilled , rotisserie , doesn'tsp matter, just cooked)
1 lb pasta ( macaroni , rigatoni, use your favorite , just not spaghett)
1/2 lb green seedless grape, washed and cut in half
1/2 lb red seedless grapes, washed and cut in half
1/2 tsp lawry's seasoned salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (9 1/4 oz) can cashew halves, and pieces (i buy planter's salted)
2 tbsp milk (optional, also may want to add more depending on how long the salad has been in the refrigerator)

Directions:

Boil 1 lb. of pasta - al dente - according to package directions (I use rigatoni). Drain after cooking and let cool.
While the pasta is boiling, wash and halve the grapes.
Dice the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces.
In a large bowl or serving platter, combine the cooled, drained pasta with the grapes and diced chicken. Stir in the mayonnaise. I start with one cup of mayo and add more as needed. Really, just add as much as you personally like - it may be more or less than 2 cups.
Stir in the Lawry's seasoning salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Again, add to your liking. You may want more or less than 1/2 teaspoon of any of these - - it's your choice, go with what you like. Frequent sampling at this point will help you decide what your preference will be so grab a fork and start sampling!
If the salad is too thick and rich for your liking, stir in a couple tablespoons milk to thin it out. This part is optional.
This salad is always much better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to meld. This is when I usually add milk to loosen it up a bit.
Before serving, plate or dish up the salad and sprinkle cashew pieces on top of individual servings. DO NOT put the cashew pieces on the entire salad and refrigerate - - this will cause the cashew pieces to become soft and rubbery and nobody wants that! I just set the can of cashews on the table and let guests help themselves.
Sit back and enjoy your sweat free cold summer salad!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1342.52 Kcal (5621 kJ)
Calories from fat	985.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	109.46g	168%
Cholesterol	132.81mg	44%
Sodium	1320.74mg	55%
Potassium	616.24mg	13%
Total Carbs	67.24g	22%
Sugars	19.66g	79%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	6%
Protein	26.43g	53%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	52.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	292.8 Kcal (1226 kJ)
Calories from fat	214.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.87g	168%
Cholesterol	28.96mg	44%
Sodium	288.05mg	55%
Potassium	134.4mg	13%
Total Carbs	14.66g	22%
Sugars	4.29g	79%
Dietary Fiber	0.31g	6%
Protein	5.77g	53%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	16%
Calcium	11.5mg	5%

* 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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