Dried Cherry-Nut Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (farfalle)
2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 pkg. sweetened dried cherries (or dried cranberries)
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Dressing:

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons poppy seeds 

Directions:

Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.

In large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, celery and cherries; mix well. In blender container, combine vinegar, apple juice, sugar, dry mustard and celery salt; blend until well mixed. With blender running, slowly add oil; blend until thick. Add mayonnaise and poppy seed; blend on low speed just until mixed.

Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Fold in almonds.