ULTIMATE CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD

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Brunch, box lunch or brown bag? Here's a tasty chicken salad you have to try.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 box (16 oz) gemelli pasta
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup sweetened dried cherries
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, cherries and celery. Mix dressing mixture again with wire whisk to recombine; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving to chill salad and blend flavors. Stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

Eug Vance
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, but this salad is still really good. The dressing is light and flavorful and the chicken is tender and juicy.


Saba Arif
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Mazen Ghanem
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Ikeobi Charles
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they always ask for seconds.


Sagar Volgs
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Isabella Boehm
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This salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck. It's easy to transport and it always tastes great.


Qazi Muhammad Harwal
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand. I also like to add some nuts or seeds for extra crunch.


Gaurav Mandal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in the fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


Bleesing Bassey
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful and the chicken is tender and juicy.


KON Ho Tum
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Kai Byrge
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.


Mir shohag Prem
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This chicken pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.