READY IN 40 mins

Chicken Pasta Salad

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"This is a super easy but wonderfully tasty salad recipe I picked up years ago which has become a summer tradition with my family! The ingredients and proportions are adjustable to personal preference." — LIL ONE

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and pour pasta into a large dish.
Stir in the corn, mushrooms, celery, onions, olives, bell pepper and cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the salad dressing and mayonnaise, then pour this mixture over the salad and toss again, to coat. Add flaked chicken and toss gently a final time.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 03, 2003

This was very good. I chilled it overnight. My husband and I both enjoyed it. I will make it again.

—MOLSON7

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 16, 2012

I thought this tasted allright. It kind of reminded me of a creamy version of spaghetti salad, with a lot more stuff in it. I added all the ingredients, but did a small chop. I even sliced the pre-sliced mushrooms even further. The calories seemed kind of high, so I used lite mayo and Italian dressing and reduced fat cheese. The green olives do though have a very prominent taste. Anyone who does not like olives would not care for that. The Italian dressing, I felt, also made it a little tart. For the chicken in a can, which I don't care for, I boiled 1 lb of chicken tenderloins in some broth and chopped it small and it worked fine.

—Blender Woman

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14 Ratings

Jul 10, 2007

I have made this now 3 times because it is so good. I use Barilla plus whole wheat pasta and have made it twice with canned tuna also. You can also use whatever vegestables you have on hand. Today I used peas instead of corn. Very yummy! Thanks for sharing!

—Allison S.

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Dec 03, 2003

This was my first attempt at a pasta salad, and it turned out to be easy and delicious! I actually made a very simplified version, using only the pasta, mayo, and Italian dressing and throwing in some celery and tomatoes, and it was still very tasty. Thanks for a great recipe!

—Kree

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Jul 09, 2009

This is a pretty tasty summer noodle salad. I found I liked the taste more after it "sat" in the refer for a few hours. Simple, tasty and good as written. Thanks lil one! Would make again.

—DREGINEK

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Apr 18, 2008

This is a wonderful recipe! I will definitely make it again. It is easy to vary the ingredients depending on what you like or have on hand. The dressing is terrific for plain veggies. I served it on diced cucumbers, mushrooms and tomatoes and it was a big hit! The mayo-italian dressing combo is simple and has just the right amount of tang!

—MamaKate

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Jul 23, 2007

Pretty good...would be even better with shrimp!

—Mary

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Jul 02, 2011

This is our new summer favorite! Easy to make and full of flavor! I use Kraft Creamy Italian dressing with light mayo and it is sooooo yummy!

—scarlettjulie

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Nutrition

Calories
777 kcal
39%

Carbohydrates
47.2 g
15%

Cholesterol
107 mg
36%

Fat
48.7 g
75%

Fiber
3.2 g
13%

Protein
39.7 g
79%

Sodium
1794 mg
72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 777
Calories from Fat: 438

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.7g 75 %
Saturated Fat 13g 65 %
Cholesterol 107mg 36 %
Sodium 1794mg 72 %
Potassium 494mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 47.2g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13 %
Protein 39.7g 79 %
Sugars 7.2g
** Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 30 %
Calcium 31 %
Iron 41 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 134 %
Vitamin B6 47 %
Magnesium 21 %
Folate 68 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.