Saturday, March 26, 2011

Pasta and Fruit Chicken Salad

2 Cups of uncooked rotini or elbow macaroni
1 Cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon of pepper
1 (20oz) can of pineapple chunks; drained, reserve 3 tablespoons of liquid
2 cups of cubed cooked chicken
1 cup of melon balls or cubes
1 cup of seedless green or red grapes

1. Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine mayonnaise, dry mustard, paprika, salt, pepper and reserved 3 tablespoons of pineapple juice blend well.
3. Drain rotini and rinse with cold water to cool. Add rotini, chicken, melon, grapes and pineapple to mayonnaise mixture mix gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.

Serves 6

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