So much flavor in one bowl!
Fresh Fruity Chicken Pasta Salad
This easy pasta salad is a must-have. This colorful fresh fruit chicken pasta salad is perfect for summer barbecues, or year-round potlucks. It always tastes fresh and families love it. The mix of sweet honey and the tang of orange juice really makes this bow tie chicken salad a well-rounded and flavorful dish.
How to Make Fresh Fruity Chicken Pasta Salad
- Cook the bowtie pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Mix the egg, orange juice, honey, lemon juice and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine the melon, chicken, celery, grapes, walnuts, and bowtie pasta in a large bowl. Toss until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly distributed. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.
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Fresh Fruity Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup orange juice no pulp
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salad
- ¾ cups bow tie pasta uncooked
- 1 small cantaloupe cubed
- 2 cups cooked chicken cut into cubes
- 1 cup seedless grapes halved
- ½ cup celery sliced
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Mix the egg, orange juice, honey, lemon juice and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine the melon, chicken, celery, grapes, walnuts, and bowtie pasta in a large bowl. Toss until well mixed. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly distributed.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.
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Nutrition Information:
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Sandra Langelaan says
Excellent recipe… I even added a little grated cheese. Thank you.