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How to Make Pasta Salad with Fruit and Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a refreshing and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this delicious Pasta Salad with Fruit and Chicken recipe. This dish is a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any gathering or family meal.

This pasta salad is a great way to incorporate a variety of fruits into your diet while enjoying a hearty and delicious meal. The combination of juicy fruits, tender chicken, and flavorful pasta is a...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 4 packets sugar substitute (such as Equal®)
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salad:
  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained and chopped
  • 1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken, or to taste
  • 1 ½ cups seedless red grapes
  • ⅓ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
  • 4 green onions (white and green parts), sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, honey, poppy seeds, sugar substitute, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Refrigerate dressing until flavors are blended, at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add pineapple, chicken, grapes, dried cranberries, green onions, and celery to the pasta and mix to combine. Add mandarin oranges and toss gently. Add just enough salad dressing to coat the pasta salad without soaking it, reserving remaining dressing for later use. Place pasta salad in the refrigerator to chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving. Add more dressing, if needed.

    • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 358mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 432mg

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    Pasta recipes
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