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Chicken Seashell Salad

Name: Chicken Seashell Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups seashell pasta; ¼ cup cashews; 3 boneless, chicken breast halves - cooked, skinned; 3 ounces pineapple tidbits, juice reserved; 2 small Gravenstein apples, peeled, cored and diced; ¾ cup chopped celery; 1 (3 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained; 1 cup mayonnaise; ½ teaspoon almond extract

Rating: 4.43 stars

58 Ratings
37 Reviews
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Refreshing chicken salad made with pineapple, apples, mandarin oranges, and seashell macaroni.

By MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 ½ cups seashell pasta
¼ cup cashews
3 boneless, chicken breast halves - cooked, skinned
3 ounces pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
2 small Gravenstein apples, peeled, cored and diced
¾ cup chopped celery
1 (3 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Step 1

Cook macaroni in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse. Set aside.

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Step 2

Place nuts in a dry skillet. Toast over medium heat, turning frequently, until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pineapple, apples, celery, mandarin oranges, and toasted nuts.
Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, reserved pineapple juice, and almond flavoring. Stir into pasta mixture, and mix well. Chill.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

538.5 calories; 20.4 g protein; 33.7 g carbohydrates; 55.2 mg cholesterol; 293.6 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (37)

Most helpful positive review

mn78

06/10/2004

My family loved it. Left out the apples added more pineapple tidbits added a lg. can of mandarin oranges and glazed the nuts. Didn't use the almond extract added curry powder instead. Good the next day too. Read More

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Gourmet Gal

09/18/2003

I really liked the combination of chicken cashews celery and fruit. However the dressing was too bland for me and the almond flavoring just didn't seem to work. I would make this again but I would add curry to the dressing instead of the almond flavoring. Read More

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58 Ratings

5 star values: 39
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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Gourmet Gal

09/18/2003

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mn78

06/10/2004

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DRAGON1246

01/12/2004

This was such a big hit that anytime we have family get togethers everyone wants me to bring it. So much for potatoe salad. Thanks for this great recipe and for the great reviews I got for making it. Linda Read More

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TOOKEC

01/25/2004

Fabulous recipe!! My only addition to this recipe was green grapes. If you're going to make this a day ahead wait to add the cashews until just before serving so they stay crunchy. I served this at our 30th wedding anniversary open house and people raved about it. I will make this often!! Read More

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CECILIAMORISON

12/22/2003

Excellent -- I took the advice from other raters and it was prefect! Here s what I did: 3 cups cooked pasta shells no cashews 2 full chicken breasts 6 oz pineapple tidbits 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice 1 big red delicious apple (peels on) 1/3 cup celery 1/3 cup carrots (shredded with a serrated knife) 1 can mandarin oranges 1/2 cup red grapes 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 3 tablespoons mint flakes. I also used the remaining pineapple juice and the mandarin orange juice to boil the pasta. Good stuff very pretty! Update: Didn't like next day... Read More

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NCSU4GANNE

05/07/2004

I took this to a "salad supper" and it did not go over well @ all. It was too sweet and the almond extract gave it a funky flavor. Even though no one told me that they didn't like the recipe it was pretty evident when more than half was left. I don't think I'll make this again. Read More

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CASSIDYANN

07/14/2003

This is a refreshingly different chicken salad. The almond extract adds a wonderful flavor that enhances the apples and the chicken! Thanks for sharing Maggie! Read More

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(16)

RANGIE

01/12/2004

VERY GOOD! I would add more pasta than it calls for. I used red apples and no almond flavoring.. EXCELLENT! Read More

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MISSIMIN

07/13/2003

I gave the recipe 3 stars because two of my guests loved it. I didn't. I used Perdue already cooked chicken and that may have been the problem since the flavor of the chicken did battle with the mayo/pineapple juice. The toasted cashews are a MUST to make it edible and I added extra pineapple extra pineapple juice red seedless grapes and yellow apples (unpeeled). It was a lot of work for something I don't want to eat. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Chicken Seashell Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 538.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 41 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 56 %

saturated fat: 31 %

cholesterol: 18 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 73 %

vitamin b6: 29 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 18 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 17 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 12 %

thiamin: 6 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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09/18/2003

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06/10/2004

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01/12/2004

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01/25/2004

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CECILIAMORISON

12/22/2003

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NCSU4GANNE

05/07/2004

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CASSIDYANN

07/14/2003

This is a refreshingly different chicken salad. The almond extract adds a wonderful flavor that enhances the apples and the chicken! Thanks for sharing Maggie!

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(16)

RANGIE

01/12/2004

VERY GOOD! I would add more pasta than it calls for. I used red apples and no almond flavoring.. EXCELLENT!

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MISSIMIN

07/13/2003

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