D'AMICO'S DRIED CHERRY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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D'Amico's Dried Cherry Pasta Salad Recipe image

Provided by nlhartman

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing:
2 c. mayonnaise
2 T. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 oz. champagne vinegar
1 oz. water
1/2 t. black pepper
1/2 t. poppy seeds
2 t. sea salt
Salad:
1 # rotelle pasta
1 T. olive oil
8 oz. sautéed/grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces (may use turkey)
3 oz. dried cherries (may use Craisins that have a cherry flavor)
1/2 c. yellow onion, medium diced
1/2 c. medium diced celery
1/2 c. slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing; set aside. Cook the pasta al dente, drain, toss in olive oil and cool completely. Combine pasta, chicken, cherries, celery, onion and ½ the almonds in a large bowl. Mix in dressing to desired consistency. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining almonds.

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