Cheesy Pasta Salad

Name: Cheesy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled; 1-1/2 cups cubed Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 cup seedless green grapes; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted; Lettuce leaves, optional

This creamy pasta salad came about when I combined ingredients from two different recipes. It got rave reviews when I served it at a baby shower.

Ingredients

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1-1/2 cups cubed Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup seedless green grapes
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, cheese, celery and grapes. In a small bowl, combine next seven ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill until ready to serve; toss with pecans.