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California Pasta Salad

california pasta salad
Ingredients:
  • (3 Tbsp.) light mayonnaise
  • (3 Tbsp.) fat-free sour cream
  • (1 Tbsp.) fat-free half-and-half or low-fat milk
  • (1 1/2 tsp.) sugar
  • (1/4 tsp.) salt (optional)
  • Ground black pepper
  • Ground nutmeg
  • (2 cups) cooked whole-wheat blend pasta, cooled
  • (1 cup) roasted, skinless chicken breast meat, cooled and cubed
  • (2 stalks) celery, finely diced
  • (1 large) apple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • (1/2 cup) mandarin oranges, halved
  • (6 oz. can) pineapple tidbits (in juice), drained
Servings
4
Salad

California Pasta Salad

A whole-wheat pasta salad with chicken and fresh fruit in a sweet and creamy dressing.

Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 12 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, half-and-half, sugar, salt, a pinch of pepper and a pinch of nutmeg; set aside.
  2. 2In a large bowl, toss together pasta, chicken, celery, apples, grapes and pineapple. Add dressing, toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled, enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of salad

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 272
  • Total Fat 5.8 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 41 g
  • Protein 16 g
  • Cholesterol 30 mg
  • Sodium 148 mg
  • Fiber 4.4 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Pasta Salads

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Poultry, Eggs, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.