CHEESY PASTA SALAD

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This creamy pasta salad came about when I combined ingredients from two different recipes. It got rave reviews when I served it at a baby shower.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1-1/2 cups cubed Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup seedless green grapes
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, cheese, celery and grapes. In a small bowl, combine next seven ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill until ready to serve; toss with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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