Best 7 Almond Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

**Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Almond Chicken Pasta Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.**

Indulge in tender chicken pieces, roasted to perfection and coated in a luscious almond-infused dressing, nestled amidst a medley of colorful vegetables, succulent pasta, and a symphony of herbs. This vibrant dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of crunch from the toasted almonds that adds an irresistible textural contrast.

Explore variations of this culinary masterpiece with our thoughtfully curated collection of recipes. From the classic Almond Chicken Pasta Salad, brimming with fresh flavors, to the tangy Asian Almond Chicken Pasta Salad, infused with vibrant Asian-inspired dressing, each recipe promises a unique gastronomic experience.

For those seeking a lighter option, the Greek Yogurt Almond Chicken Pasta Salad offers a delightful twist, combining the tanginess of Greek yogurt with the nutty richness of almonds. And for a touch of sophistication, try the Creamy Pesto Almond Chicken Pasta Salad, where creamy pesto sauce envelops the succulent chicken and pasta in a velvety embrace.

Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you utterly satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND-APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD

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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. -Susan Voigt, Plymouth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

TOASTED ALMOND PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced almonds
Kosher salt
1 3/4 cups ditalini pasta (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (preferably lemon thyme), roughly chopped
Freshly ground pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with the olive oil, parmesan, lemon juice, shallot, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and about half of the almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining almonds and the red pepper flakes.
Photograph by Anna Williams

ALMOND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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This was printed in BHG's Prize Tested Recipes, May, 1994. It certainly has been a winner with my family and friends...kudo's to Judy Acheson who created it and won $100 bucks! I am posting it here for fear of losing the cut out magazine page. This is such a refreshing meal in the summer time served with some good bread and a green salad. The recipe makes 10 main dish servings. I have made the recipe X5 for events and it always gets compliments. The only changes I make from what is printed here is I double the amount of grapes and celery. Prep time includes cooking, cooling and dicing the chicken and chopping all of the other ingredients while chicken is cooking. Cooking time is chilling time in fridge. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Caretta

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 4h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

4 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
2 apples, cored and coarsely chopped (2 cups)
8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/3 cup celery, bias cut
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded or zested
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
lime slice (optional)
lettuce leaf (optional)
avocado, slices (optional)
sweet red pepper, diced (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the cooked chicken, apples, cooked pasta, pinneapple, grapes, celery and onion.
For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, sesame seeds, lime peel, lime juice, honey, gingerroot, and salt.
Pour over the pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
Cover and chill.
To serve, if necessary, add several tablespoons of milk to moisten. Toss gently.
Serve on lettuce lined plates. Top with almonds. If desired, garnish with lime slices, avocado, and red sweet pepper.

ALMOND-CITRUS PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

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This pasta salad with chicken is great all on its own. But it becomes special-occasion fare when you add snow peas, sliced almonds and mandarin oranges.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings, about 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pkg. (6.4 oz.) KRAFT Italian Pasta Salad
2 cups snow peas
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 pkg. (2.25 oz.) sliced almonds

Steps:

Prepare Pasta Salad as directed on package, reserving Parmesan pouch for later use.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Sprinkle with Parmesan just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 35 g

ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD

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This is a great summer salad that can be prepared ahead of time so you can enjoy the day.

Provided by LINDA W.

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ pound sugar snap peas, halved
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. Pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. Serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 236.8 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS

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This recipe works well using leftover or rotisserie chicken. Yogurt and lemon create a tart, creamy sauce without adding a lot of fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces whole-wheat penne rigate (or other short pasta)
2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain pasta, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
In a large bowl, stir together pasta, chicken, yogurt, raisins (if using), parsley, almonds, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Thin sauce with pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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My boyfriend is not a fan of pasta salads and he couldn't get enough of it! You can omit the pasta and place salad on sandwich roll or bread for a yummy chicken salad sandwich.

Provided by lee jean

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups fusilli (spiral) pasta
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
6 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup slivered almonds
½ cup poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes; drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
Toss pasta, chicken, onion, cranberries, celery, and almonds together in a salad bowl; drizzle with poppy seed dressing and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 162.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
If you don't have any white wine vinegar, you can substitute apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar.
To make the pasta salad ahead of time, cook the chicken and pasta according to the package directions and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
If you're short on time, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots.

Conclusion:

Almond Chicken Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of almonds, chicken, and pasta is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!