Dried Cherry Nut Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe Foodcom

DRIED CHERRY-NUT CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the pasta, chicken, celery, and cherries; stir to mix well.
• In a smaller bowl, add the dressing ingredients.
• Using a whisk, stir until well blended.
• Pour dressing over the salad; toss gently.
• Add almonds and fold in gently.

D'AMICO'S DRIED CHERRY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing; set aside. Cook the pasta al dente, drain, toss in olive oil and cool completely. Combine pasta, chicken, cherries, celery, onion and ½ the almonds in a large bowl. Mix in dressing to desired consistency. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining almonds.

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherries, celery, onion, apple, egg and sliced almonds.
• In another small bowl, combine the mayo and lemon juice.
• Add to chicken mixture and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
• Serve on Croissants or crackers.

CHICKEN WITH DRIED CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place flour and salt in a bag-add chicken-shake to coat.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add chicken, cook 8 minutes on each side-depending on the size of the breasts-until done.
• Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.
• Add juice to skillet and the next 5 ingredients, bringing mixture to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat, simmering for 5 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch and water-add to juice mixture.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve sauce with chicken.