Bowtie Pasta Salad With Chicken, Grapes and Peas (Chelsea Tite)

By LADONMANK

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) box bowtie-shaped pasta
• 1 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon country Dijon mustard (see Note)
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked chicken cubes (about 6 ounces)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 cup frozen green peas, rinsed under cool water and drained
• 1 cup red grapes, sliced in half

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions.

While pasta cooks, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, celery salt and black pepper. Add the chicken, celery, peas and grapes. When the pasta is done, drain and rinse under cool water. Shake the colander to remove as much water as possible. Add to the bowl, and mix until all the ingredients are well coated with sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning according to preference.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, up to two days. (After refrigerating, you may need to add a tablespoon or two more mayonnaise, as pasta tends to soak up sauce.) Makes 6 servings.

Note: Country Dijon mustard is coarse-ground Dijon-style mustard. Grainy brown mustard or regular Dijon also can be used.

PER SERVING: Calories 408 (34% fat) Fat 15 g (3 g sat) Cholesterol 36 mg Sodium 467 mg Fiber 3 g Carbohydrates 51 g Protein 17 g