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Chicken Seashell Salad

By: MAGGIE MCGUIRE  
"Refreshing chicken salad made with pineapple, apples, mandarin oranges, and seashell macaroni."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups seashell pasta
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 3 boneless, chicken breast halves - cooked, skinned
  • 3 ounces pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
  • 2 small Gravenstein apples, peeled, cored and diced
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (3 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse. Set aside.
  2. Place nuts in a dry skillet. Toast over medium heat, turning frequently, until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pineapple, apples, celery, mandarin oranges, and toasted nuts.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, reserved pineapple juice, and almond flavoring. Stir into pasta mixture, and mix well. Chill.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 542 | Total Fat: 36.7g | Cholesterol: 63mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2003 by Gourmet Gal 
I really liked the combination of chicken, cashews, celery, and fruit. However, the dressing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by DRAGON1246 
This was such a big hit that anytime we have family get togethers everyone wants me to bring... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by CECILIAMORISON 
Excellent -- I took the advice from other raters and it was prefect! Here’s what I did: 3 cups... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by TOOKEC 
Fabulous recipe!! My only addition to this recipe was green grapes. If you're going to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2004 by mn78 
My family loved it. Left out the apples, added more pineapple tidbits, added a lg. can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RAMY813 
My family loved this recipe. I was a little skeptical about the almond extract, but added it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by RANGIE 
VERY GOOD! I would add more pasta than it calls for. I used red apples and no almond... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by CASSIDYANN 
This is a refreshingly different chicken salad. The almond extract adds a wonderful flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by MISSIMIN 
I gave the recipe 3 stars because two of my guests loved it. I didn't. I used Perdue already... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by BEAUPAREE 
I made this recipe today for my fiancé. He loves it but he said more nuts. I used clementine... MORE

 
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