Dried Cherry-Nut Chicken Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sweetened dried cherries
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Dressing
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
In a large mixing bowl, add the pasta, chicken, celery, and cherries; stir to mix well.
In a smaller bowl, add the dressing ingredients.
Using a whisk, stir until well blended.
Pour dressing over the salad; toss gently.
Add almonds and fold in gently.