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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I love the flavor of fresh thyme. Chill time not included in cook time. Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked penne pasta |
4 cups cubed cooked chicken |
2 cups red grapes, cut in half |
2 stalks celery, sliced |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 2 t. dried thyme) |
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise or 1 1/4 cups salad dressing |
1 tablespoon milk |
1 tablespoon honey |
1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Cook penne per package directions; rinse and drain.
2. In a big bowl, mix together the penne, chicken, grapes, celery, and onion.
3. In a small bowl add oil and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); stir to mix.
4. Pour over chicken-pasta mixture; toss to coat.
5. In another bowl, add mayonnaise, milk, honey, mustard, salt, and remaining thyme; stir to combine.
6. Cover chicken-pasta mixture and cover mayonnaise mixture; chill both for at least 4 hours but not more than 24 hours.
7. 2 hours before ready to serve, toss the chicken-pasta mixture and mayonnaise mixture together.
8. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
9. Right before serving, season to taste with salt/pepper and add 3/4 cup walnuts; stir to combine.
10. Sprinkle remaining nuts on top; serve.
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