DRIED CHERRY-NUT CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Dried Cherry-Nut Chicken Pasta Salad image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 oz. (3 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta (farfalle)
2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 (3.53-oz.) pkg. sweetened dried cherries
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons poppy seed

Steps:

Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
In large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, celery and cherries; mix well.
In blender container, combine vinegar, apple juice, sugar, dry mustard and celery salt; blend until well mixed. With blender running, slowly add oil; blend until thick. Add mayonnaise and poppy seed; blend on low speed just until mixed.
Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Fold in almonds.