CHICKEN, PASTA, GRAPE SALAD

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Best if refrigerated over night and additional dressing added before serving. To dress it up sprinkle with sliced almonds. Yummy! I saw this recipe in the Spokesman review a few years ago.

Provided by Chris L.

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 c small shell pasta, cooked, rinsed & drained
2 1/2 c cooked, diced chicken breasts
1/2 c celery, diced fine
1 c seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp cumin
2 Tbsp sweet rice wine (i use aji-mirin, japanese sweet cooking rice wine - found in asian section)
3 Tbsp sugar
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Blend mayo, sugar, rice wine, and spices in small bowl with whisk. NOTE: It is very important to use the right rice wine. You need sweet rice wine, not vinegar!
  • 2. Cook, cool and dice chicken. Cook pasta per package directions, drain and run under cool water, drain again. In separate bowl combine diced chicken, pasta, grapes and celery. Add dressing and mix gently. Chill 2 hours. (I cook my chicken breasts in broth to boost the flavor.)
  • 3. Note: If you make this and let it sit for a few hours, (or over night) it tends to soak up all the dressing. I usually double the dressing and add as needed.
  • 4. Note II: If I intend this to be a main dish meal in the summer time I will add more chicken. Served with crusty bread it is a perfect, ready "when you are" meal.

Doreen Chimfwembe
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This recipe looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients. I'll have to check my pantry before I can make it.


Andry_xy93
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients, and I'm not sure how they'll all come together.


Alice Wonderland
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I'm not a big fan of grapes, but I'm willing to try anything once. This recipe looks interesting.


Tanveerjaan Ghassan
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This recipe sounds easy enough, even for a beginner cook like me. I'm going to give it a shot!


TAYYABA Cuty
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one looks like a winner. I can't wait to try it!


penny saxon
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm going to try it this weekend.


Bunta Fujiwara
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad didn't turn out well. The chicken was dry, and the dressing was too sour.


Paul Harvey
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Odunlami Zainab Omolola
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my salad turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the dressing was delicious.


naledi comfort
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. It's also easy to make ahead of time, which is always a plus.


Kailyn Smith
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I'm not a big fan of grapes, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. They added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Dinica Silviu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken in the fridge, and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Tessa Tucker
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I especially liked the addition of the grapes.


Syed Siam
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pasta and grapes added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.