Fruited Pasta Chicken Salad Recipes

FRUITED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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"This easy, 5-ingredient recipe makes a nice alternative to potato salad for a summer side dish." It's also refreshing, colorful and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Enjoy! Bridget Francoeur - Adrian, MI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup halved green grapes
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, oranges and grapes. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water; add to chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.Easy Asian Noodles: Substitute 8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti for bow tie pasta, adding a 10-ounce package of julienned carrots and 1/2 pound sugar snap peas during last minute of cooking. Drain; add chicken, oranges and 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

LITTLE NANCY'S PASTA SALAD WITH FRUIT AND CHICKEN

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This chicken pasta salad recipe with fruit delivers a delightful blend of interesting tastes, including nuts, grapes, and oranges. Sprinkle with extra cashews, mint leaves, and cinnamon before serving, if desired.

Provided by Nancyr

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
1 pound cooked chicken, diced
1 pound seedless red grapes, halved
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced horizontally
2 (8 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and liquid reserved
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 cup chopped cashews
1 sprig fresh mint leaves, chopped, or to taste
1 pinch cinnamon, or to taste
2 (8 ounce) containers mandarin orange-flavored whipped yogurt
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Combine cooked pasta, chicken, grapes, celery, oranges, water chestnuts, cashews, mint leaves, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and chicken bouillon for dressing together in a bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss lightly until all ingredients are coated. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 473.9 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

PASTA SALAD WITH CURRY CHICKEN, FRUIT, AND YOGURT

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Yogurt makes for a less fattening salad dressing while fruit adds a touch of sweetness. Great for a cool summer lunch, or leave out the chicken for a vegetarian side dish.

Provided by Tattoogrl13

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped scallion greens
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ Red Delicious apple, diced
½ cup white seedless grapes, halved
⅓ cup raisins
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
¼ cup slivered almonds
1 ½ cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallion greens and garlic; saute for 1 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to the bowl with the pasta. Mix in apple, grapes raisins, sweetened dried cranberries, and almonds.
Combine yogurt and curry powder in a small bowl; pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.6 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD

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I love the challenge of finding creative new ways to serve foods. So putting peaches in chicken salad seems only natural. My husband and I enjoy this hearty cool salad on hot summer evenings.-Elizabeth Waden, Timmonsville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cubed peeled fresh peaches
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup halved strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded lettuce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, orange juice, sugar, ginger and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD

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This is a recipe I discovered by accident. While trying to make the Betty Crocker® chicken salad, I discovered I didn't have all the spices. '...quick, what can I substitute...' This has been a family favorite ever since.

Provided by jo1527

Categories Salad

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 apple, cored and diced
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ teaspoon apple pie spice, or to taste
¾ cup mayonnaise
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced

Steps:

In a bowl, lightly mix the apple, grapes, pecans, apple pie spice, and mayonnaise together until thoroughly combined; stir in the chicken breast meat. Chill until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 147.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD

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Grapes, mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks add fruity goodness and color to this hearty main-dish salad. It's perfect for a large luncheon.-Marion L. Baker, Sun Lakes, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 40-50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks
20 cups cubed cooked chicken
12 cups cooked rice
8 cups green grape halves
4 cups sliced celery
4 cans (15 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
4 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
4 cups Miracle Whip
7 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1 to 2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Drain the pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Combine pineapple and the next six ingredients. Combine the Miracle Whip, concentrate, salt, pepper and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; toss with chicken mixture. , Chill for several hours or overnight. Add almonds just before serving.

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