CHICKEN SEASHELL SALAD

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Refreshing chicken salad made with pineapple, apples, mandarin oranges, and seashell macaroni.

Provided by MAGGIE MCGUIRE

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups seashell pasta
¼ cup cashews
3 boneless, chicken breast halves - cooked, skinned
3 ounces pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
2 small Gravenstein apples, peeled, cored and diced
¾ cup chopped celery
1 (3 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse. Set aside.
  • Place nuts in a dry skillet. Toast over medium heat, turning frequently, until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pineapple, apples, celery, mandarin oranges, and toasted nuts.
  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, reserved pineapple juice, and almond flavoring. Stir into pasta mixture, and mix well. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 293.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Gloria ugochukwu
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I added some chopped bacon to the salad for an extra bit of flavor. It was delicious!


Liam Murphy
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead in the dressing. It was just as good!


striatedicecream cone
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This salad is so easy to make and it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Mausham Rai
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and how refreshing it was.


Njabulo Ngcobo
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The chicken seashell salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and juicy, the celery and onion added a nice crunch, and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


BossB*tch
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This recipe is a keeper!


Sunny Days
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I'm definitely going to be making this salad again and again.


jewelry maker
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This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.


Innocent Emmanuel
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The dressing is a little too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Hamza Rajpoot
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I'm not a huge fan of celery, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still really good!


Na'vadious Allen
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rose Gaca
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I added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch and it was delicious!


Hajira Munawar
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the dressing was creamy and flavorful.


Raju King
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.