Cherry-Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Cherry-Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta; 3-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 6 green onions, chopped; 3/4 cup dried cherries; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Dash dried tarragon

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The Women in Mission group at my church always receives compliments for this sweet and savory salad.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
3-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 celery ribs, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
3/4 cup dried cherries
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash dried tarragon

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, onions and cherries. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to chicken mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, salt, mustard, pepper and tarragon. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 525 calories, 32g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.

The Women in Mission group at my church always receives compliments for this sweet and savory salad.

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