Best Squiggly Pasta And Chicken Saladdessert Recipes

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SQUIGGLY PASTA AND CHICKEN SALAD/DESSERT



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I couldn't find this recipe on Zaar so I wanted to share. This salad is full of such a delicious combination of ingredients that it can be used as a main dish, side dish or dessert. The fruit compliments the meat and veggies so well. This is the best pasta salad I've ever tried. When I take it to potlucks it's always a favorite and gone in a flash. Try it! :)

Provided by Piper Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24-30 1 cup servings approximatley, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (24 ounce) bag rotini pasta (cooked aldente)
4 chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
4 celery ribs (chopped)
4 green onions (with stems chopped)
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges (drained)
3 cups seedless grapes (any color)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's is best)
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar (not light)
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta aldente. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Yuck! Drain and set aside to cool; DO NOT RINSE. This will ensure the sauce sticks to the pasta.
  • Cook chicken breasts just until done so they're not dry. Debone if using bone-in; dice up meat. Set aside.
  • Chop the celery and onions and add the grapes to these; set aside.
  • Drain the mandarine oranges; set aside.
  • Make dressing or you can make the dressing the day before and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Dressing:.
  • In a medium mixing bowl blend together the sour cream, mayonnaise, rice wine vinegar, sugar and garlic salt.
  • When the pasta and chicken are cooled, place them in a large mixing or serving bowl and stir together; carefully stir in the celery, onion, grape mixture; now even more carefully stir in the mandarine oranges trying not to break them up too much. When mixed thoroughly add the dressing and mix through. Serve immediatley.
  • If you are taking this to a potluck, you may want to wait and add the dressing once you're there so it doesn't break down overly much before serving. Either way this is a terrific salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 98, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 9.6

WEEKNIGHT PASTA SQUIGGLES



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This zesty pasta dish is ideal for busy weeknights. It's low on ingredients and easy to prep, and it tastes so comforting when the weather turns cool. A salad on the side makes this healthy pasta recipe a meal. -Stacey Brown, Spring, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes with basil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added whole tomatoes
4 cups uncooked spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes, reserving juices., Add tomatoes and reserved juices to sausage; stir in pasta, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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