Chicken and Fruit Pasta Salad

Nothing says summer like a delicious pasta salad.  I have tried dozens of recipes  for a flavorful chicken salad and this Chicken & Fruit Pasta Salad is by far my favorite.  The fruit adds some sweetness while the sliced almonds and celery add a nice crunch.

I love creating and making different versions of this particular pasta salad any time I have some girlfriends over for lunch.  It always has been a huge hit. It is easy to make the day before so that you aren’t scrambling when company comes over.

This time I used Whole Wheat pasta from Hodgson Mill!  Hodgson Mill’s 100% natural, certified non-GMO pasta is the perfect backdrop to this flavorful chicken salad that will be sure to impress.

Chicken and Fruit Pasta Salad

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 9 mins

Total Time 29 mins

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A flavorful chicken pasta salad filled with delicious fruit and almonds.

Ingredients 

• 2 cups shredded chicken I used a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket
• 1 cup seedless grapes halved
• 1 15 oz can of Mandarin Oranges drained
• 1/2 cup light mayo
• 1 cup light whipped topping
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 green onions sliced thin
• 2 stalks of celery sliced
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup Hodgson Mill Bow-Tie Pasta

Instructions 

• Cook pasta according to box instructions, drain and cool.
• Mix remaining ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
• When cooled, fold in pasta.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour (or even overnight). Serve over lettuce leaves for a beautiful presentation!

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I always add a glass of lemonade for the perfect summer lunch.  The leftovers are wonderful when I pack a lunch for work.  Try this before summer ends, I know you will enjoy it as much as I do!