Raisin and Red Apple Chicken Pasta Salad

This is one of my favourite salads I had got hold of sometime back. I actually found the recipe in one of the Sun-Maid recipe books and thought of sharing with you guys. There are a lot of proteins in a contrast of textures in this recipe. The raisins add a sweet, chewy accent to crisp apples, and almonds add crunch to the whole grain pasta. A hearty, all in one salad perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. Enjoy the Salad.

Raisin and Red Apple Chicken Pasta Salad

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:
Whole wheat pasta - (any of your choice) 2 1/2 cups
Chicken breast - 2 cups, cooked and cubed
Raisins - 1 cup
Red Apple - 1, cored, cubed
Green Onions - 2, sliced
Mayonnaise - 1/3 cup
Honey - 2 tbsp
Dijon Mustard - 1 tbsp
Almonds - silvered and toasted, 1/4 cup

Method:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box, drain and rince with cold water.

  • Combine cooked pasta, chicken, raisins, apple and onions in a large bowl.

  • Combine mayonnaise, honey, and mustard in a small bowl.

  • Add to pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate 1 hour or unto overnight to bleand flavours.

  • Top with almonds just before serving.


Luv,
Mona

Comments

  1. bee27 July 2007 at 06:27

    i love the template of your blog. really neat.

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  2. meeso30 July 2007 at 08:32

    This looks great...I love salads with fruit in them!

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