Almond Citrus Pasta Salad With Chicken Recipes

MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together the ginger root, rice vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix, sugar, and garlic until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl.
• To make the salad, toss the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, carrot, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken, and almonds with the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and toss again to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain pasta, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
• In a large bowl, stir together pasta, chicken, yogurt, raisins (if using), parsley, almonds, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Thin sauce with pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.

ALMOND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked chicken, apples, cooked pasta, pinneapple, grapes, celery and onion.
• For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, sesame seeds, lime peel, lime juice, honey, gingerroot, and salt.
• Pour over the pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
• Cover and chill.
• To serve, if necessary, add several tablespoons of milk to moisten. Toss gently.
• Serve on lettuce lined plates. Top with almonds. If desired, garnish with lime slices, avocado, and red sweet pepper.

ALMOND-CITRUS CHICKEN & PASTA SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Pasta Salad as directed on package, reserving Parmesan pouch for later use.
• Stir in all remaining ingredients except spinach.
• Place 1 cup spinach on each of 6 plates; top with pasta salad mixture and reserved Parmesan.

CITRUS CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Salt and pepper chicken grill or broil till done.
• Chop chicken and set aside.
• Prepare orzo according to package directions.
• Allow orzo to cool in large bowl.
• Then add remaining ingredients with the chopped chicken.
• Stir well and chill 1 hour.

ALMOND CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and onion in butter for 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Whisk in flour and nutmeg until blended. Add cream and broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , Drain pasta; stir into cream sauce. Add the broccoli, chicken, tomatoes, bacon, 1/4 cup cheese and sherry. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.,

ALMOND-CITRUS PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare Pasta Salad as directed on package, reserving Parmesan pouch for later use.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan just before serving.