Ingredients:
16 ounces rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup thinley sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
12 ounces snow peas, trimed, halved crosswise
2 cups red seedless grapes or 2 cups green grapes, halved
1 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving liquid
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
6 -8 leaves lettuce
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain.
Rinse with cold water.
Drain well.
In a very large bowl, combine all other salad ingredients except almonds and lettuce.
In a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients including 2 T pineapple juice: mix well.
Add pasta and half the almonds to the salad mixing gently.
Add dressing, toss to coat.
Line serving bowl with lettuce.
Spoon salad over lettuce.
Sprinkle with remaining almonds.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 40 min.