CHICKEN SALAD PASTA

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There's lots of texture in this salad, thanks to the fresh vegetables and water chestnuts, plus tender chicken and juicy mandarin oranges. -Crystal Ralph-Haughn, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 cup green grapes, halved
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, celery, grapes, oranges, water chestnuts, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds just before serving.

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