Macaroni Salad with Almonds, Chicken and Pineapple
#8909 - 05/13/03 05:38 AM
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This is an unusual combination of ingredients but trust me - it works! Sorry this recipe is a "Dump" one. I never measure but I can give you a general guideline. Most of it is to taste - so feel free to adjust to your own preferences.
The pineapple can be a trigger, but since its crushed and incorporated with safe pasta, I can tolerate it quite well.
3-4 cups uncooked pasta (I like elbow, bowtie, coloured)
1 cup or less fat free mayo
1-2 tbsp fat free italian dressing (optional for more zip)
1 tsp yellow mustard (optional - I don't usually add)
1 - 2 tbsp green relish (optional but really helps taste)
1 19 oz can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1-2 cooked diced chicken breasts
Cook pasta. In a large bowl, mix together mayo, italian dressing, mustard, relish, pineapple (I drain about half the juice out) and combine to make dressing. If you are unsure about italian, mustard, relish - add small quantities and taste it.
Add onions, chicken and almonds.
Cool cooked pasta and combine.
Chill. Keeps in the fridge for several days.
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Hi HanSolo,
I just had to tell you how wonderful this chicken salad is!! The combination of ingredients is just yummy (although I didn't have any Italian dressing so I had to leave that out). I added chopped celery for more crunch as it's not a trigger for me. (Nor was the pineapple.)
My whole family loved it and can't wait to eat it again tonight as there was a lot leftover. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Oh, this is gonna be perfect for our summer bbq's...... I can't wait to serve this one!!
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I made this last night with some lemon garlic shrimp on the side and DH loved it - so did my friend that was over visiting - she had to go home to have her own supper - but she really wanted to stay for mine LOL
Thanks Hans
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Sounds yummy. I'm going to a combination First Communion (nephew) and birthday (niece) party in a few weeks and I'm going to take stuff I can eat - with enough to share, of course. This sounds perfect.
One question: Is green relish the same as pickle relish?
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Alicia-
Just wanted to say that I made this last night for dinner because we have been experiencing some warm 75-80 degree days and I wanted something light to eat. It was really good! I am now having it for lunch today as well! Thanks for a great recipe!!! 
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You're welcome! Hugs, Alicia.
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