Citrus Walnut Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

3/4 cup(s) walnuts chopped

3 cup(s) bow tie pasta (farfalle)

2 cup(s) cooked chicken (use rotisserie) shredded

1 cup(s) smoked cheese, gouda cut in 1/4 inch cubes

1 cup(s) celery cut in thin diagonal slices

1/3 cup(s) red onion finely chopped

3 tablespoon(s) fresh chives chopped

2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley chopped

1/3 cup(s) fresh orange juice

1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice

4 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon(s) stone ground mustard

2 teaspoon(s) sugar

1-1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoon(s) rice vinegar

Directions:

1. The dressing is ingredients orange juice through rice vinegar.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Place walnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer and bake for 8-10 minutes, checking frequently. Let cool.
4. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and let cool completely.
5. To prepare the dressing, combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk to blend.
6. Add pasta, chicken, cheese, celery, red onion, walnuts, chives and parsley to the dressing; toss gently to combine. Makes 6 servings.

By RecipeOfHealth.com