Ingredients

  • 2 ounces packaged dried elbow macaroni
  • 1 12 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 cup apple, coarsely chopped
  • 13 cup celery, chopped
  • 14 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 13 cup mayonnaise or 13 cup salad dressing
  • 13 cup plain yogurt
  • 12 teaspoon curry powder
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup cashews or 14 cup peanuts
  • 1 -2 tablespoon milk (optional)
  • lettuce leaf (optional)

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package.
  • Rinse in cold water, drain again.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, chicken, apple, celery, and onion.
  • For dressing, in a small bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing, yogurt, curry powder and salt.
  • Pour dressing over pasta mixture.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
  • Just before serving, stir in cashews or peanuts into pasta mixture.
  • If necessary, stir in milk.
  • If desired, serve salad in lettuce-lined bowls.