Curried Pasta and Chicken Salad Recipe

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Curried Pasta and Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

2
ounces packaged dried elbow macaroni or tiny tube macaroni (ditalini)
1 1/2
cups chopped cooked chicken (about 8 ounces)
1
cup coarsely chopped apple
1/3
cup chopped celery
1/4
cup finely chopped onion
1/3
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3
cup plain yogurt
1/2
teaspoon curry powder
1/8
teaspoon salt
1/4
cup cashews or peanuts
1 - 2
tablespoons milk (optional)
Lettuce leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Drain again.

2. In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, chicken, apple, celery, and onion.

3. For dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing, yogurt, curry powder, and salt. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.

4. Just before serving, stir cashews or peanuts into pasta mixture. If necessary, stir in milk. If desired, serve salad in lettuce-lined bowls. Makes 4 main-dish servings.

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