Best Chicken Pasta Salad With Apples Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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This pasta salad is packed with flavor and color! Rotini pasta, diced chicken, and a homemade ranch dressing make this tasty side dish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 ounces rigatoni (or rotini, or penne)
2 cups chicken (cooked and diced )
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, extra for garnish if desired)
1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
1 cup cheddar cheese (diced)
3 green onions (sliced, plus more for garnish)
fresh parsley and dill for garnish (optional)
⅔ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup milk
1 package ranch dressing mix* (or see notes for a from scratch version)

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water per the package directions. Drain well and run under cold water. Set aside.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOPPED CHICKEN APPLE PASTA SALAD

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Fast and fresh, pack for lunch or make for dinner. This recipe has what it takes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ classic
1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
4 cups cut-up romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped apple
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
4 oz crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), apple juice and oil. Add chicken; let stand while pasta is cooking.
Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
Add drained pasta and remaining ingredients to chicken mixture; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD

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This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
Dash paprika

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Kosher salt
8 ounces tubetti or other small tube-shaped pasta
1 1/4 cups 2% percent Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 rotisserie chicken
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 Kirby cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and chopped
Freshly ground pepper
8 cups mesclun greens

Steps:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
Meanwhile, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup water, the vinegar, mustard, dill, chives and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl. Remove the skin from the chicken and shred the meat into large pieces. Add the chicken, celery and cucumber to the dressing and gently stir to combine.
Shake the excess water from the pasta and add it to the chicken salad. Season with pepper and toss. Serve over the greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 114 milligrams, Sodium 1724 milligrams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 44 grams

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES, GRAPES, AND WALNUTS

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I had chicken breasts left over from a BBQ I had and decided to make a chicken salad. I couldn't find a recipe that I liked so I played around and came up with this. It is delicious!

Provided by Jo Stinnett-Junkins

Categories Salad

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into small chunks
2 cups chopped walnuts, or to taste
½ red onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup vanilla yogurt
5 tablespoons creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
25 seedless red grapes, halved

Steps:

Toss shredded chicken, apple chunks, walnuts, red onion, celery, and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
Whisk vanilla yogurt, salad dressing, and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Gently fold the grapes into the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g