PEA POD AND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Put a new spin on chicken pasta salad with crunchy pea pods, almonds and a quick ginger-soy dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (3 1/2 oz)
3/4 lb fresh snow pea pods (3 cups), trimmed, cut in half crosswise
3 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
3/4 cup sliced green onions (12 medium)
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
Lettuce leaves, if desired
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods during last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, onions and water chestnuts. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • Gently stir cooled cooked pasta and pea pods into chicken mixture. Pour dressing over salad; stir gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours or until serving time.
  • To serve, line serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad over lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Donna Ingle
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Syed Adnan Uddin
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Daniel Bean
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This is the perfect salad for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with guests.


SiphokaziMchunu SiphokaziMchunu
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I loved this salad. The pea pods and dressing really make it.


Mark Lekeaka
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This salad is so delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with fresh vegetables.


tracy barker
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kevin Gephart, Jr.
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This salad is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of the chicken, pea pods, and dressing.


Hum Tum
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and pea pods.


EMEDIONG NYOYOKO
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


taha mehdi
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so light and refreshing, and it's always a hit at parties.


Tom Bombadil
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This salad is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Sujat Sarkar
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I love the addition of the crispy wonton strips. They add a great texture to the salad.


Sello Moretsele
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This is the perfect salad to bring to a potluck. It's easy to make, travels well, and always gets rave reviews.


Abdul majid kathira
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I made this recipe for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Makeen Khalifa
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salads, but this one is an exception. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfectly balanced.


happy kasongo
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different types of vegetables, cheeses, and nuts to it, and it's always delicious.


Nikai young
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I love that this recipe uses fresh pea pods. They add a great crunch and sweetness to the salad.


affaq geer22
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The combination of flavors in this salad is amazing, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Sheva A.N.T
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit at potlucks and parties.


Mala Nundoo
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This looks like a delicious and refreshing pasta salad, perfect for summer!