Yield: 6 servings
Preparation time: 30 minutes
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ounce (2 cups) uncooked rotini (spiral pasta) or elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving 3 tablespoons liquid)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup melon balls or cubes
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package.
Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, dry mustard, paprika, salt, pepper and reserved 3 tablespoons pineapple liquid; blend well.
Add cooked rotini, pineapple, chicken, melon and grapes to mayonnaise mixture; mix gently to coat.
Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.