Tuesday, July 6, 2010

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Orange Pasta Salad Recipe

 

Orange Pasta Salad Recipe


The orange dressing has a fresh flavor that really complements the chicken, pasta and fruit. And toasted almonds add lots of festive crunch.

This recipe is:

Quick

 


    * 8-10 Servings
    * Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients

    * 5 cups cubed cooked chicken
    * 3 cups cooked pasta (spirals, shells or wheels)
    * 1-1/2 cups sliced celery
    * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
    * 1 cup drained pineapple tidbits
    * 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
    * 2 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into chunks
    * 1 cup mayonnaise
    * 1/3 cup vegetable oil
    * 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
    * 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
    * 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
    * 1 teaspoon ground mustard
    * 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

    * In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, celery, onions, pineapple, oranges and kiwi. In a small bowl, mix the next six ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours. Toss with almonds just before serving. Yield: 8-10 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 525 calories, 36 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 554 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 25 g protein.

 

Orange Pasta Salad published in Country Chicken Cookbook , p14
 
 
 
 
 

            Beth Layman  :)


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