Description
This is a great summer pasta salad for barbeques and more. It has a slightly sweet, creamy dressing, and is loaded with chicken, cashews, and crunchy veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups seashell pasta
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cashew halves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes
- or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl
- combine brown sugar
- salad dressing
- lemon juice
- vinegar
- and salt. Toss dressing mixture with cooked pasta
- celery
- green pepper
- onion
- and chicken. Chill until ready to serve. Mix in cashews just before serving.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6