Mardi Gras Salad with Chicken and Pasta
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 (16-oz.) can French-style green beans, drained
  • 1 (17-oz.) can Early peas, drained
  • 1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 (4-oz.) jar pimentos, drained and chopped
  • ½ large green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ large red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ large yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ large red onion, chopped
  • 1 (8-oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
Instructions
  1. Combine all the above ingredients and pour marinade over it. Blend well.
  2. Marinade overnite. Can be prepared several days ahead.
  3. Marinade:
  4. ¾ c. sugar
  5. c. red wine vinegar
  6. ½ c. water
  7. ½ c. olive oil
  8. T. minced garlic
  9. Blend all marinade ingredients and pour over above items.
Notes
*****When I think I have enough of this salad, I like to mix it with bow-tie pasta, grilled/boiled shrimp/chicken, cherry tomatoes, cubed cheeses like sharp cheddar, swiss, or pepper Jack. This makes this salad take on a new life and is very good!!!!!!!
Recipe by Geaux Ask Alice! at https://geauxaskalice.com/mardi-gras-salad-with-chicken-and-pasta/