Easy Chicken Pasta Salad

Finding a perfect little Chicken Pasta salad to make-ahead with some help from pre-made ingredients is a good solution for any potluck, buffet or ready-when-you-are meal

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta, heart-shaped, bow tie or other
• 8 0z cooked chicken breast strips
• 1/2 cup thinly chopped celery
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2. Rinse pasta in cold water until completely chilled. Drain. Transfer cool pasta to large bowl.
3. Toss the chicken, celery, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds with the pasta to mix evenly.
4. In separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and sugar for dressing
5. Mix together, salt and pepper to taste or omit. Can be prepared and refrigerated. Let sit 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

variations: Instead of mayo/apple cider/sugar dressing, for color and variety, use bottled dressing, Russian (Red) or Green Goddess (green).

tips: If you love cheese,  add a little freshly grated little fresh parmesan cheese.