Chicken Seashell Salad

By Bill Hicks • Chicken, Salad Dressings, Seasonings, Rubs & Spices, Salads & Side Dishes

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Prep Time

min

Cook Time

min

Servings

6 servings

Difficulty

Created

Jun 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Last Updated

Jun 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM

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Ingredients

1 1/2 Cups seashell pasta
1/4 Cup cashews
3 Boneless, chicken breast halves, cooked, skinned
3 Ounces pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
2 Small Gravenstein apples, peeled, cored & diced
3/4 Cup celery, chopped
1 (3 oz) Can mandarin oranges, drained
1 Cup mayonnaise
1/2 Teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

Cook macaroni in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse. Set aside.
Place nuts in a dry skillet and toast over medium heat, turning frequently, until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pineapple, apples, celery, mandarin oranges, and toasted nuts.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, reserved pineapple juice, and almond flavoring. Stir into pasta mixture, and mix well. Chill.
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