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Chicken: Pasta Fruit Salad with Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 c. uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1-1/2 c. cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1/8 t. pepper
  • 1-1/2 c. green grapes
  • 11 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 c. dried cherries
  • 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 c. chopped red onion
  • 1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted

Dressing

  • 1/4 c. low fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c. reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
  • 1/2 t. salt

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse in cold water.

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, celery, grapes, oranges, water chestnuts, green pepper and onion.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds just before serving.

NOTE: Serves 6-8