Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad Recipe
Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be beat.
This recipe is:
Quick
* 8-10 Servings
* Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
* 1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta
* 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced
* 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli
* 2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
* 3/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
* 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
* 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
* 3/4 teaspoon dried savory
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
* Cook pasta according to package directions, adding apricots during the last 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; place in a large bowl. Add broccoli, chicken, onions and celery.
* In a small bowl, combine the next eight ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving; fold in almonds. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 411 calories, 24 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 524 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein.
Beth Layman :)
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