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Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad Recipe

Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be beat.

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Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli
2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding apricots during the last 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; place in a large bowl. Add broccoli, chicken, onions and celery.
In a small bowl, combine the next eight ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving; fold in almonds. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 411 calories, 24 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 524 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad in Country Chicken Cookbook , p15