Jazzy Gourmet

Rainbow Chicken Salad

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar (or other vinegar of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups cole slaw mix
• 1 small Granny Smith apple, diced
• 1 small Jonathon apple (or other red apple), diced
• 1 1/2 cups cooked pasta (rotini, penne, etc)
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

For the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and poppy seeds in a small bowl. Set aside.  In a large bowl, place chicken, slaw mix, apples and pasta.  Stir to combine. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and mix well.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Just before serving, top with toasted almond slices.

4 to 5 servings