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Summer Cranberry Chicken Pasta Salad

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This is my go-to recipe when having friends for lunch in the summer. I often grill the chicken breast ahead of time, let it cool and then cut into chunks.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cups Confectioners Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar
  • 2 cups Mayonnaise (regular, Not Low Fat)
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper To Taste
  • 1 pound Rotini Or Bow Tie Pasta, Cooked, Rinsed And Cooled
  • 2 cups Chicken Breast, Cooked And Cut Into Cubes
  • 1 cup Sweetened Dried Cranberries (craisins)
  • ½ whole Small, Sweet Onion (like Vidalia), Finely Diced
  • 4 stalks Celery, Diced
  • 1 cup Sliced Or Slivered Almonds

Preparation

First, prepare the dressing by combining the sugar, vinegar, mayo, water, poppy seeds, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cubed chicken, cranberries, onion, celery and almonds. Add dressing and toss to coat.

Chill salad to blend flavors. Serve on a bed of lettuce with soft rolls or croissants, if desired.

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tarajfoster on 7.15.2010

This sounds amazing!! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks!

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