LEMON-MINT CHICKEN SALAD

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Blend chicken pasta salad with a lighter touch in this recipe, with assorted fresh fruits and a sprightly mint and lemon yogurt dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 oz) uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
7 cups cubed cooked chicken
5 cups cubed cantaloupe
3 cups thinly sliced celery
2 cups dried cherries
1 cup sliced green onions
2 containers (8 oz each) low-fat lemon yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package to desired doneness. Drain; rinse with cold water. In very large bowl, mix pasta and remaining salad ingredients.
  • In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Add dressing to salad; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours to blend flavors. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

Saqib Javed
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I highly recommend this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Richard Clark
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chazman Carter
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I love the fresh flavors in this salad. It's a perfect summer dish.


Paz Nativ
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Linety Mungwiniri
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I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The only thing I changed was that I used Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.


Sifatali Ali
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The lemon mint chicken salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone raved about it.


Shamoya Williams
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it.


Yousafzai Baseballer
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The lemon and mint give it a really refreshing flavor that I love.


SINDH GAMING
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Jahanzaib Akhtar
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This lemon mint chicken salad was a refreshing and tasty dish! The combination of lemon, mint, and chicken was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.