Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad

  Salads

Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be beat.

Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad

Average Rating: 4.285714

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta
  • 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli
  • 2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried savory
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding apricots during the last 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; place in a large bowl. Add broccoli, chicken, onions and celery.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine the next eight ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving; fold in almonds.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 411 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.

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