Party Chicken and Pasta Salad

Name: Party Chicken and Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 ounces rotini pasta; 4 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 cup thinley sliced celery; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 12 ounces snow peas, trimed, halved crosswise; 2 cups red seedless grapes or 2 cups green grapes, halved; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving liquid; 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 6 -8 leaves lettuce; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey

Submitted by Mooseybear

"I got this from a Pillsbury magazine. This recipe is a perfect pot luck dish! It can be made healthier by using low cal or fat free mayonaise and reduced sodium soy sauce. I use the red grapes because the color really stands out in the presentation."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 12

ingredients

SALAD
16 ounces rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup thinley sliced celery
¹⁄₂ cup chopped green onion
12 ounces snow peas, trimed, halved crosswise
2 cups red seedless grapes or 2 cups green grapes, halved
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving liquid
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
6 -8 leaves lettuce
DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain.
Rinse with cold water.
Drain well.
In a very large bowl, combine all other salad ingredients except almonds and lettuce.
In a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients including 2 T pineapple juice: mix well.
Add pasta and half the almonds to the salad mixing gently.
Add dressing, toss to coat.
Line serving bowl with lettuce.
Spoon salad over lettuce.
Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

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Reviews

I haven't made this but had it at a party recently! It was delicious. I'll be making it & try it with whole wheat pasta & low-fat mayo to make it a little healthier. the only thing she didn't add was the snow pea pods.

Mommy Gwyn

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Mooseybear

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I am a single mom in Seattle. I enjoy a wide variety of activities including reading, crafts, sports (my son plays baseball and football), cooking, and just about anything else you can think of. We have 2 dogs, Thunder and Lightning...my taste testers. I have lived in this area most of my life. Everytime I move away, I come back because it's so beautiful. I have been hopping on Zaar for a while now, perusing recipes and getting ideas. I figured it was time to contribute back to the site...add some recipes and reviews.

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