2 cups uncooked rotini
1 cup pea pods, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 cans (10 ounces each) premium chunk breast of chicken, drained and flaked
1 can (5 ounces) water chestnuts, drained
1/2 small red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews

Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding pea pods during last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain and cool pasta and pea pods. In a large bowl, combine pasta and pea pods with chicken, water chestnuts, bell pepper, onion and carrots. Combine mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar and salt; toss with salad. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in cashews.

Servings: 6

Submitted by: Canned Food Fan / Mealtime.org