Dried Cherry-Nut Chicken Pasta Salad

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Chicken, Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sweetened dried cherries
  • 1/4 cup slivered almond, toasted
  • Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 /2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the pasta, chicken, celery, and cherries; stir to mix well.

  3. In a smaller bowl, add the dressing ingredients.

  4. Using a whisk, stir until well blended.

  5. Pour dressing over the salad; toss gently.

  6. Add almonds and fold in gently.

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