Dried Cherry Nut Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

CHERRY-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

DRIED CHERRY-NUT CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the pasta, chicken, celery, and cherries; stir to mix well.
• In a smaller bowl, add the dressing ingredients.
• Using a whisk, stir until well blended.
• Pour dressing over the salad; toss gently.
• Add almonds and fold in gently.

TURKEY, DRIED CHERRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta, drain,& toss in olive oil.
• Cool.
• Combine pasta, turkey, cherries, onion, celery,& ¼ c almonds.
• Mix in dressing to desired consistency.
• Top with other ¼ c almonds.
• NOTE: I tried substituting dried cranberries with cherry flavoring, but the flavor is just not the same as the dried cherries!

D'AMICO'S DRIED CHERRY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing; set aside. Cook the pasta al dente, drain, toss in olive oil and cool completely. Combine pasta, chicken, cherries, celery, onion and ½ the almonds in a large bowl. Mix in dressing to desired consistency. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining almonds.