Almond Chicken Pasta Salad   

Ingredients :
4	cup	cooked, cubed chicken
2	med	Apples, cored & coarsely chopped (2 c.)
8	oz	Corkscrew or bow tie pasta, cooked & drained
1	x	(8 1/2 oz.) Can pineapple chunks, drained
1/2	cup	halved seedless grapes
1/3	cup	bias-sliced celery (about 1 stalk)
14	cup	thinly sliced green onion
1/4	cup	mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3	cup	low-fat plain yogurt
1	tbl	Sesame seed
1	tsp	Finely shredded lime peel
3	tbl	Lime juice
1	tbl	honey
2	tsp	Grated fresh gingerroot or ground ginger
1/4	tsp	Salt
1/2	cup	toasted sliced almonds
		lettuce leaves, lime slices, avocado slices, diced red sweet
		pepper (optional)

How to cook :

In a large bowl, toss together cooked chicken, apples, cooked pasta, pineapple, grapes, celery, & onion.
For dressing, in a small bowl combine the mayonnaise or salad dressing, yogurt, sesame seed, lime peel, lime juice, honey, gingerroot, & salt.
Pour over the pasta mixture, toss gently to combine.
Cover & chill. To serve, if necessary, add several tablespoons of milk to moisten.
Toss gently. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.
Top with almonds.If desired, garnish with lime slices, avocado, and red sweet pepper.
Makes 10main-dish servings.

Tags : Nuts Poultry

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