D’Amico’s Dried Cherry Pasta Salad

By nlhartman

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 2 c. mayonnaise
• 2 T. Dijon mustard
• 1/4 c. powdered sugar
• 1 oz. champagne vinegar
• 1 oz. water
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 1/2 t. poppy seeds
• 2 t. sea salt
• Salad:
• 1 # rotelle pasta
• 1 T. olive oil
• 8 oz. sautéed/grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces (may use turkey)
• 3 oz. dried cherries (may use Craisins that have a cherry flavor)
• 1/2 c. yellow onion, medium diced
• 1/2 c. medium diced celery
• 1/2 c. slivered almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing; set aside.

Cook the pasta al dente, drain, toss in olive oil and cool completely.

Combine pasta, chicken, cherries, celery, onion and ½ the almonds in a large bowl. Mix in dressing to desired consistency. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary.

Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining almonds.