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Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad for Summer Bliss

A refreshing and vibrant Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad that combines rotini, chicken, grapes, and almonds, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Feel free to substitute with penne or fusilli.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Red Grapes Sliced in half.
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Using rotisserie chicken saves time.
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds Walnuts or pecans are great alternatives.
  • 2 scallions Green Onions Thinly sliced.
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Poppy Seed Salad Dressing High-quality brands like Brianna's are best.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat is preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta by bringing salted water to a boil, adding the rotini, and cooking until slightly softer than al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Prepare the add-ins by chopping cooked chicken, slicing red grapes in half, and thinningly slicing green onions.
  3. Make the dressing by combining poppy seed dressing, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, and seasoning in a medium bowl and whisking until smooth.
  4. Combine in a large bowl the cooled pasta, chicken, grapes, almonds, and green onions. Pour the dressing over and gently toss until coated.
  5. Serve immediately or let chill in the fridge for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for make-ahead meals and adjusts well to varying vegetable additions based on seasonality and preference.

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