Pasta salad with chicken & artichokes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsPasta shells
2tablespoonsOil
cupMayonnaise
3tablespoonsLemon juice
3tablespoonsChopped parsley
1teaspoonDried parsley
3cupsDiced cooked chicken
6ouncesJar artichokes chopped and
1eachDash of tabasco
1eachToasted almonds

Directions

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until tender, but firm, 8 to 12 minutes, stirring often. Drain well and rinse with cold water. Shake out excess water and toss pasta with oil. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley and basil. Place pasta in large bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture, chicken, artichokes and tabasco. Toss well. Garnish with almonds. For a decorative presentation, serve in avacado halves, in tomato cups or on lettuce leaves. Yields 6-8 servings.