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Pasta salad with chicken, pineapple and mandarin oranges in colorful bowl.
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Orange Pineapple Chicken Pasta Salad

Rotini pasta is tossed with pineapple, mandarin oranges and tender chicken, then mixed in a slightly sweet and savory dressing in this popular potluck salad.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 1076kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Bon Appetit seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the salad:

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta
  • 2 cups chicken cooked and diced
  • 1 15 oz. can pineapple tidbits drained
  • 1 15 oz. can mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 cup grapes halved
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • For the dressing, combine the 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Bon Appetit seasoning, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon celery salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoons cider vinegar, and Salt and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook 16 ounces rotini pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss together pasta, 2 cups chicken,1 15 oz. can pineapple tidbits, 1 15 oz. can mandarin oranges, 1 cup grapes, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 1/4 cup green onions, 1 cup celery and 1/2 cup dried cranberries. Add dressing and stir gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1076kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg