Chicken And Dried Cherry Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken And Dried Cherry Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Pasta (rotini, Penne, Small Shells, Etc); 1 cup Diced Celery; 4 whole Scallions; 2 cups Cooked Chicken (Rotisserie Is Awesome); 1/2 cups Sliced Or Slivered Almonds; 1/2 cups Dried Cherries; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 1 cup Miracle Whip; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 cups Poppy Seeds; 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound Pasta (rotini, Penne, Small Shells, Etc)
1 cup Diced Celery
4 whole Scallions
2 cups Cooked Chicken (Rotisserie Is Awesome)
1/2 cups Sliced Or Slivered Almonds
1/2 cups Dried Cherries
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup Miracle Whip
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
2 cups Poppy Seeds
1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper

1
Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain in a colander, then run some cold water over it for a second, and allow to cool.
2
Chop celery, dice scallions, and chop (or shred) chicken into bite sized pieces. Mix these together with almonds and dried cherries.
3
Combine the dressing: mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, vinegar, powdered sugar, poppy seeds, ground mustard, salt and pepper.
4
Top the salad with some dressing. Use dressing sparingly and stir to coat. The pasta will absorb additional dressing as it sits. Keep unused dressing in refrigerator to use the day after if desired.
5
Serve on a bed of baby spinach.
6
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Pasta (rotini, Penne, Small Shells, Etc), 1 cup Diced Celery, 4 whole Scallions, 2 cups Cooked Chicken (Rotisserie Is Awesome), and more.

Yes, Chicken And Dried Cherry Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chicken And Dried Cherry Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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