Tropical Chicken Pasta Salad

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Tropical Chicken Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish that combines tender pasta, shredded chicken, and a medley of tropical fruits like pineapple, mandarin oranges, and grapes. Tossed in a creamy dressing with hints of sweetness and tang, this salad is both vibrant and flavorful. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light meal, it offers a delightful balance of savory and fruity elements!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken pasta salad, pasta salad

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 404kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

For the dressing:

1 ½ cups mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Bon Appetit seasoning
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp celery salt
½ tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

For the salad:

1 (16 oz) pkg rotini pasta
2 cups chicken cooked and diced
1 (15 oz) can pineapple tidbits drained
1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges drained
1 cup red grapes halved
¼ cup green onions sliced
1 cup celery diced
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup slivered almonds optional

Instructions

Dressing

For the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Place in the refridgerator until ready to use.

Salad

For the salad, boil the pasta according to package directions. Then rinse with cool water and drain well.
Mix pasta, chicken, pineapple, grapes, green onions, celery, cranberries, and dressing in a large mixing bowl. Carefully fold in the mandarin oranges.
If using the almonds, sprinkle over top of the salad. Serve immediately. Serves 8-10.

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