Party Chicken and Pasta Salad

Blend an Asian-influenced dressing to accent a spectacular mix of fresh vegetables, fruits, and tender chicken.

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ingredients 15
Prep Time 40 min
Total Time 40 min

Ingredients

Salad

5: cups uncooked rotini pasta (16 oz)

4: cups cubed cooked chicken

1: cup thinly sliced celery

1/2: cup chopped green onions

12: oz fresh snow pea pods, trimmed, halved crosswise

2: cups seedless red and/or green grapes, halved

1: can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice, drained, reserving liquid

1: cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired

6: to 8 leaves leaf lettuce

Dressing

1: cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

2: tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot

1: teaspoon garlic salt

2: tablespoons reserved pineapple liquid

2: tablespoons soy sauce

2: tablespoons honey

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Directions

1 Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
2 Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining salad ingredients except almonds and lettuce. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
3 Add pasta and 1/2 cup of the almonds to salad; stir gently to mix. Add dressing; toss to coat. Line serving bowl or platter with lettuce. Spoon salad over lettuce. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

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Expert Tips

Deli chicken or rotisserie chicken are easy ways to get cooked chicken for this salad.

Cook almonds over medium heat, 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown. Stir the almonds frequently so they don’t burn. Remove them from the skillet when they’re done to prevent further cooking.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 520
Calories from Fat: 210),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 23g; 23%
(Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, 3 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 45mg; 45%;
Sodium: 580mg; 580%;
Total Carbohydrate: 54g; 54%
(Dietary Fiber 5g 5% Sugars 13g 13% ),
Protein: 23g; 23%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%;
Vitamin C: 30%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 20%;

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

3 1/2

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

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j2702

report Posted Sep. 4, 2010 9:09 PM

This recipe was wonderful was not sure of the dressing but was surprised how great it was, my husband loved it what a surprise. The fruit combined with the pea pods, celery every refreshing. This is a keeper for sure.