Dried Cherry-nut Chicken Pasta Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sweetened dried cherries
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Recipe

• 1 prepare pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
• 2 in a large mixing bowl, add the pasta, chicken, celery, and cherries; stir to mix well.
• 3 in a smaller bowl, add the dressing ingredients.
• 4 using a whisk, stir until well blended.
• 5 pour dressing over the salad; toss gently.
• 6 add almonds and fold in gently.