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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 284kcal
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