Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad

Pasta, fruits, and crunchy cashews... Great Salad! From Taste of Home Magazine.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 16  ounces rotini pasta
• 2 -4  cups  cubed  cooked chicken
• 20  ounces pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups celery, sliced
• 3⁄4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1  cup red grapes
• 1  cup green grape
• 6  ounces dried cranberries
• 1  cup  ranch salad dressing (can use low cal)
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise (can use low cal)
• 2  cups salted cashews

Directions

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