Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad

Name: Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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 sour cream; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon dried savory; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: 10 servings.

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. —Susan Voigt, Plymouth, Minnesota

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 sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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

1. 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.
2. In a small bowl, combine the next 8 ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving; fold in almonds.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 411 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.

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