PARTY CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD
Blend an Asian-influenced dressing to accent a spectacular mix of fresh vegetables, fruits, and tender chicken.
Prep Time 40 Minutes
Total Time 40 Minutes
Makes 12 servings
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
Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining salad ingredients except almonds and lettuce. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
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.
Makes 12 servings (1 1/3 cups each)
Tip
Deli chicken or rotisserie chicken are easy ways to get cooked chicken for this salad.
Toasting Almonds
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: 1 Serving (1 Serving) Calories 520 (Calories from Fat 210), Total Fat 23g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 580mg; Total Carbohydrate 54g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 13g), Protein 23g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20.00%; Vitamin C 30.00%; Calcium 6.00%; Iron 20.00%; 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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