CHICKEN SEASHELL SALAD

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Refreshing chicken salad made with pineapple, apples, mandarin oranges, and seashell macaroni.

Provided by MAGGIE MCGUIRE

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups seashell pasta
¼ cup cashews
3 boneless, chicken breast halves - cooked, skinned
3 ounces pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
2 small Gravenstein apples, peeled, cored and diced
¾ cup chopped celery
1 (3 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse. Set aside.
  • Place nuts in a dry skillet. Toast over medium heat, turning frequently, until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pineapple, apples, celery, mandarin oranges, and toasted nuts.
  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, reserved pineapple juice, and almond flavoring. Stir into pasta mixture, and mix well. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 293.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

MD Nayeem Hossain
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Overall, I really enjoyed this salad and I would definitely make it again.


Eric Bailey
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it.


Mana Teejay
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I wasn't sure about the seashells at first, but they really grew on me.


brian Muriithi
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I had to make a few substitutions, but the salad still turned out great.


Namwanje Faridah
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Suman
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I love that this salad is made with healthy ingredients.


Bheki Melaphi
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Siciid Suhayb
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I've never had chicken salad with seashells before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious!


Rohit Rosani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Dihen Venuja
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Adrian Sanchez
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's tangy and creamy, and it really brings all the flavors together.


Gucci Castro
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I love the crunch of the seashells in this salad. It adds a really nice texture.


Chris Zeise
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.


Perly Samonte
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Sam Ricky
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.


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