Chicken Cashew Salad Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 05, 2003

Love this recipe. Second time I made it, I toasted the cashews in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes so they would stay crunchy in the salad.

—PFZLADY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 10, 2011

this was okay. the sauce was indeed sweet the same day, and improved the next day. It didn't get rave reviews from the family.

—darmstro67

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Jul 04, 2003

I was striving for a "healthy" recipe but settled on this one. With slight modifications, it was the hit of the office potluck! I don't think celery adds much in taste so I used zuchinni, used real mayo (ugh on Miracle Whip!), added red grapes and left out the green peppers (too many people don't like peppers). My husband and I ate the salad the day I made it and it was only okay. However, after sitting 24 hours, it was truly great. Even though it was sweet, I had no complaints.

—KARENVG

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Sep 05, 2003

One of my new favorite pasta salad recipes! Very tasty! I also added a 1/2 bell red pepper for some color and I cooked the chicken by frying in a pan with 1 TBLS of butter and lightly seasoning it with lemon pepper. Even my PICKY brother-in-law (age 15) was impressed and helped himself to seconds. Plan to make many times, esspecially this summer!

—DREGINEK

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May 28, 2006

I LOVE This! I seasoned the chicken breasts with salt and lemon pepper and then placed them in a plastic bowl and covered with water and then placed a chicken bouillion cube in. Covered with plastic wrap and microwaved for 13 minutes. After this was done and cooled I cut into cubes for this salad. I was out of Miracle Whip so I used 1/2 cup of low fat Marzetti's and 1/2 cup of low fat mayo. I used 1/2 onion and sliced a green onion for color. This is so so so tasty! It is very sweet and oniony. Thanks so much for this recipe, my oldest son and I can't get enough of this!

—Butterfly Flutterby

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Feb 06, 2007

I really liked the idea of this recipe and made a few modifications. I wanted to make a salad for sandwiches, so I omitted the pasta. The cashews were substituted for pecans, which I toasted. It was delicious, and I am making it again right now.

—kkersten0

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Dec 03, 2003

everybody loves this one...i'm not crazy about onions, so just put a bunch of onion powder in there. i've also made it without the peppers. i've taken it to parties/poker nite, etc. and have learned to take the cashews with me and put them in at the last minute...they get soggy if you don't. definately a winner.

—DIGIDANA

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Jan 23, 2003

great recipe and easy to make. I took out the celery but added sliced red grapes. The grapes are a great addition to the recipe. Will make again!

—JASMINEMN

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Nutrition

Calories
499 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
53 g
17%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
23.6 g
36%

Fiber
3 g
12%

Protein
20.6 g
41%

Sodium
610 mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Cashew Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 499
Calories from Fat: 212

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.6g 36 %
Saturated Fat 4g 20 %
Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
Sodium 610mg 24 %
** Potassium 468mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 53g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 3g 12 %
Protein 20.6g 41 %
Sugars 18.5g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 21 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 31 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 85 %
** Vitamin B6 26 %
** Magnesium 34 %
** Folate 62 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.