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

Beauty Sadiya
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This pea pod and chicken pasta salad is delicious!


Kym's 157 suu Daudier 157
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This is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's so versatile and can be made with whatever vegetables and protein you have on hand. I often add diced bell peppers, zucchini, or corn to the salad.


Pk. Sayyed
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The salad was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Donald Justice
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This pea pod and chicken pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. The combination of sweet peas, tender chicken, and flavorful pasta is perfect for a light and healthy meal. I especially love the addition of the lemon-herb dressing, whi