Party Chicken and Pasta Salad

Blend an Asian-influenced dressing to accent a spectacular mix of fresh vegetables, fruits, and tender chicken.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

servings

Salad

cups uncooked rotini pasta (16 oz)

cups cubed cooked chicken

cup thinly sliced celery

1/2

cup chopped green onions

oz fresh snow pea pods, trimmed, halved crosswise

cups seedless red and/or green grapes, halved

can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice, drained, reserving liquid

cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired

to 8 leaves leaf lettuce

Dressing

cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot

teaspoon garlic salt

tablespoons reserved pineapple liquid

tablespoons soy sauce

tablespoons honey

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining salad ingredients except almonds and lettuce. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
Add pasta and 1/2 cup of the almonds to salad; stir gently to mix. Add dressing; toss to coat. Line serving bowl or platter with lettuce. Spoon salad over lettuce. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Makes 12 servings (1 1/3 cups each)

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens

Tip

Deli chicken or rotisserie chicken are easy ways to get cooked chicken for this salad.

Toasting Almonds

Cook almonds over medium heat, 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown. Stir the almonds frequently so they don’t burn. Remove them from the skillet when they’re done to prevent further cooking.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 520

(Calories from Fat 210),

Total Fat 23g

(Saturated Fat 3 1/2g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 45mg;
Sodium 580mg;
Total Carbohydrate 54g

(Dietary Fiber 5g,
Sugars 13g),

Protein 23g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
2 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
3 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

3 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Party Chicken and Pasta Salad

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens