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

Ravi Das
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This salad is a summer staple at our house.


philani madonsela
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I've tried several different pasta salad recipes, and this one is by far the best.


Bukkas Tube
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Ggg Ffff
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Anis Boughadi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Farah Noor
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I've never been a big fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Sofikul Sordar
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day.


Rubi Aguilar
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I love the crunch of the celery and the sweetness of the grapes.


Popy Aktar
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout.


Amanda Helton
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a success.


Haroon Gujjar Haroon Gujjar
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious.


Sk.sayeed
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Kizzy Donail
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The combination of fruit, chicken, and pasta is genius.


Locklan Trent
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


kinq clan
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This salad is always a hit at potlucks and picnics.


lloyd gray
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The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Olamide Kayode
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Chiboy ezeani
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This pasta salad is a summer staple at our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the fruit and chicken add a nice touch of sweetness and protein.