Fresh Fruity Chicken Pasta Salad

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Fresh Fruity Chicken Pasta Salad served in a white 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.

Fresh Fruity Chicken Pasta Salad - Ingredients in glass bowls - bow tie pasta, grapes, orange juice, beaten eggs, honey, nutmeg, cubed cantaloupe, cooked cubed chicken, sliced celery, lemon juice, and chopped walnuts
How to Make Fresh Fruity Chicken Pasta Salad

  1. Cook the bowtie pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. 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.Ingredients for recipe in a glass bowl
  3. Combine the melon, chicken, celery, grapes, walnuts, and bowtie pasta in a large bowl. Toss until well mixed.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly distributed. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.pouring dressing over chicken saladFresh fruity chicken pasta salad in a glass bowl

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Fresh Fruity Chicken Pasta Salad

This colorful fresh fruit chicken pasta salad is perfect for summer barbecues, or year-round potlucks. It always tastes fresh and families love it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling 2 hours

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 3266IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Sandra Langelaan says:

    Excellent recipe… I even added a little grated cheese. Thank you.

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