Party Chicken and Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I got this from a Pillsbury magazine. This recipe is a perfect pot luck dish! It can be made healthier by using low cal or fat free mayonaise and reduced sodium soy sauce. I use the red grapes because the color really stands out in the presentation. Ingredients:
16 ounces rotini pasta |
4 cups cubed cooked chicken |
1 cup thinley sliced celery |
1/2 cup chopped green onion |
12 ounces snow peas, trimed, halved crosswise |
2 cups red seedless grapes or 2 cups green grapes, halved |
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving liquid |
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
6 -8 leaves lettuce |
1 cup mayonnaise |
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot |
1 teaspoon garlic salt |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 tablespoons honey |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain.
3. Rinse with cold water.
4. Drain well.
5. In a very large bowl, combine all other salad ingredients except almonds and lettuce.
6. In a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients including 2 T pineapple juice: mix well.
7. Add pasta and half the almonds to the salad mixing gently.
8. Add dressing, toss to coat.
9. Line serving bowl with lettuce.
10. Spoon salad over lettuce.
11. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.
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