fresh chicken-fruit salad

A fabulous idea for store-bought rotisserie chicken, this colorful fruit salad would be perfect for a light, fresh summertime meal. Juicy red grapes combine with crunchy celery and apples to give this main-dish pasta salad an array of flavors and textures. The creamy mayonnaise and yogurt dressinggets pizzazz from a touch of mustard and some fresh marjoram. This will quickly become a go-to recipe on hectic weeknights.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces dried rotini or radiatore
• 1 medium apple, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups shredded roasted chicken
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
• 1 stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons fat-free milk
• 4 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh marjoram or 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed

Directions

1. 1Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Combine pasta, chopped apple, chicken, grapes, and celery in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2For dressing, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, mustard, and marjoram in a small bowl. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours. Makes 4 servings.
3. 3Food exchanges: 1 fruit, 1-1/2 starch, 3 meat.