LITTLE NANCY'S PASTA SALAD WITH FRUIT AND CHICKEN

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This chicken pasta salad recipe with fruit delivers a delightful blend of interesting tastes, including nuts, grapes, and oranges. Sprinkle with extra cashews, mint leaves, and cinnamon before serving, if desired.

Provided by Nancyr

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
1 pound cooked chicken, diced
1 pound seedless red grapes, halved
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced horizontally
2 (8 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and liquid reserved
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 cup chopped cashews
1 sprig fresh mint leaves, chopped, or to taste
1 pinch cinnamon, or to taste
2 (8 ounce) containers mandarin orange-flavored whipped yogurt
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine cooked pasta, chicken, grapes, celery, oranges, water chestnuts, cashews, mint leaves, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and chicken bouillon for dressing together in a bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss lightly until all ingredients are coated. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 473.9 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

Naro Zamu
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This pasta salad was a total disaster. The dressing was too sour, and the chicken was dry. I won't be making this again.


Rhythm Rai
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I thought this pasta salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


mohammad dyak
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This pasta salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of fruit next time.


Mike Muchiri
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I made this salad for a party, and everyone loved it. I even got several requests for the recipe.


Thabiso Ngobese
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


M G
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I love the bright colors of this salad. It's so inviting.


folwer smith
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This recipe is so easy to follow. Even my kids can help me make it.


Ryan Carroll
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks and picnics.


Lila Gyawali
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


JR Fowler
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I tried Little Nancy's Pasta Salad with Fruit and Chicken, and it was a hit! The combination of sweet fruit, savory chicken, and tangy dressing was delicious. I especially loved the crunch of the walnuts. I will definitely be making this again soon.