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Chicken Salad with a Twist

Chicken Salad with a Twist
This colorful salad will disappear fast at your next potluck. I got the recipe from my cousin, who always has great dishes at her parties...and this recipe is no exception! —Valerie Hotl Cartersville, Georgia
12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
  • 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/3 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown or horseradish mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold
  • water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, onion, celery,
  • cucumber and olives.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the Italian dressing, mayonnaise, mustard,
  • lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before
  • serving, fold in tomatoes. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 215 calories,
© Taste of Home 2012

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Chicken Salad with a Twist (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 338 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2012