Almond Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
2 apples, cored and coarsely chopped (2 cups)
8 oz rotini pasta
1 (8 1/2 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/3 cup celery , bias cut
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp lime peel, finely shredded or zested
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp fresh gingerroot, grated
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
lime slice (optional)
lettuce leaf (optional)
avocado , slices (optional)
sweet red pepper, diced (optional)

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss together the cooked chicken, apples, cooked pasta, pinneapple, grapes, celery and onion.
For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, sesame seeds, lime peel, lime juice, honey, gingerroot, and salt.
Pour over the pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
Cover and chill.
To serve, if necessary, add several tablespoons of milk to moisten. Toss gently.
Serve on lettuce lined plates. Top with almonds. If desired, garnish with lime slices, avocado, and red sweet pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	524.6 Kcal (2196 kJ)
Calories from fat	350.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39g	60%
Cholesterol	48.11mg	16%
Sodium	678.49mg	28%
Potassium	495.27mg	11%
Total Carbs	29.31g	10%
Sugars	7.7g	31%
Dietary Fiber	3.19g	13%
Protein	17.92g	36%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	10%
Iron	27.2mg	151%
Calcium	68.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	240.63 Kcal (1007 kJ)
Calories from fat	161 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.89g	60%
Cholesterol	22.07mg	16%
Sodium	311.22mg	28%
Potassium	227.18mg	11%
Total Carbs	13.44g	10%
Sugars	3.53g	31%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	13%
Protein	8.22g	36%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	10%
Iron	12.5mg	151%
Calcium	31.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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