Best 10 Honey Poppy Seed Pasta Salad Recipes

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Honey poppy seed pasta salad is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors for a unique and unforgettable experience. This classic salad features cooked pasta, typically penne or rotini, tossed in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and honey. The addition of poppy seeds adds a nutty texture and a subtle crunch that complements the other ingredients perfectly. The salad is often enhanced with other ingredients such as grated Parmesan cheese, celery, red onion, and chopped nuts, making it a versatile dish that can be tailored to suit your preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a side dish to impress your guests, honey poppy seed pasta salad is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with a tossed salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie or small tube pasta
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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My boyfriend is not a fan of pasta salads and he couldn't get enough of it! You can omit the pasta and place salad on sandwich roll or bread for a yummy chicken salad sandwich.

Provided by lee jean

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fusilli (spiral) pasta
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
6 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup slivered almonds
½ cup poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes; drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
  • Toss pasta, chicken, onion, cranberries, celery, and almonds together in a salad bowl; drizzle with poppy seed dressing and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 162.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

HONEY POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD



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This colorful fruit salad with poppy seed dressing pairs well with any morning entree and takes just 10 minutes to assemble. The subtle honey sauce in this salad steals the show. -Dorothy Dinnean, Harrison, AR

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium firm bananas, chopped
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh raspberries
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
5 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bananas and berries. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice and poppy seeds. Pour over fruit and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PASSOVER POPOVER SALAD WITH HONEY POPPYSEED DRESSING



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During Passover, we avoid leavened bread, but I wanted to top this spring salad with a carby crouton-like element, so these popovers were born...out of matzo meal and the secret weapon, schmaltz, aka chicken fat, aka liquid gold. They burst with savory chicken flavor and pop up beautifully.

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 medium head red leaf lettuce, leaves torn, washed and spun dry
4 large radishes, thinly sliced
4 large asparagus spears, tough stems peeled, thinly sliced on the bias
1 medium (50 grams) shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Honey Poppyseed Dressing, recipe follows, or store-bought is fine
Passover Popovers, Schmaltz and Gribenes, recipe follows
Zest of 1 lemon plus 1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon (17 grams) honey mustard
1 tablespoon (21 grams) honey
1 teaspoon poppyseeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup (72 grams) extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces (226 grams) chicken skin and fat (I used fat/skin from chicken thighs), cut into about 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
Vegetable oil, as needed
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (120 grams) matzo meal
1/2 cup (80 grams) cake meal
6 large eggs
Flakey salt

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, add the lettuce, radishes, asparagus, shallot and chives. Drizzle with some of the salad dressing and gently toss to coat. Place some popovers on the salad as croutons. Garnish with the crispy chicken skin (gribenes). Serve the remaining salad dressing and whole popovers on the side.
  • For the salad dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, honey mustard, honey, poppyseeds, salt and several grinds of pepper. Add the olive oil and whisk to emulsify.
  • For the schmaltz and gribenes: Add 2 tablespoons water to a medium, nonstick pan. Scatter the chicken skin and fat in the pan and season with the salt. Heat over low heat to begin the fat-rendering process, stirring occasionally, until there's a layer of fat in the bottom of the skillet and the pieces have begun to brown, about 20 minutes. Stir and continue to simmer and render the fat until the skin is deep golden and crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes more. Strain the fat and pour it into a liquid measuring cup (this is the schmaltz). Drain the gribenes on a paper towel lined plate. Season lightly with salt.
  • For the Passover popovers: Place an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease a 24-cup, mini-popover pan with some of the chicken schmaltz. In the measuring cup with the schmaltz, add enough vegetable oil to yield a total 1/2 cup of fat. Pour into a small saucepan. Add the honey, salt, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Combine the matzo meal and cake meal in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on low, add the boiling mixture in a stream until the mixture is smooth and thick. Turn off the mixer and let cool just until the bowl is warm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating on high speed and scraping down the bowl in between each addition, until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cavity of the muffin tin two-thirds of the way up with batter.
  • Sprinkle the tops with flakey salt. Bake until the popovers are puffed and just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and bake until the popovers are crisp and deep golden, 13 to 15 minutes more. Remove to a rack to cool. The popovers can be served warm or at room temperature.

HONEY POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD



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This is a great, simple but very good pasta salad. It lends itself well to substitutions for whatever kinds of vegetables you like. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Tina Trippel Evangelho @TinaE

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 17

SALAD
16 ounce(s) pasta of choice (i like bow tie or wagon wheel)
1 - rotisserie chicken, deboned and shredded
1 - yellow bell pepper, cored and diced
1 - orange bell pepper, cored and diced
1 cup(s) snow pea pods, halved
1 - apple, cored and diced
1 cup(s) grapes, cut in half
3 - scallions, sliced thin
DRESSING
1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise
1/4 cup(s) honey
3 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar
2 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard
1 tablespoon(s) poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions. Drain pasta, then transfer to paper or kitchen towel lined rimmed baking sheet. Set aside to cool and dry for 15 minutes.
  • In large bowl combine chicken, peppers, snow peas, apple, grapes, and scallions.
  • In small bowl wisk together mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.
  • When pasta is cooled, add it to the chicken and veggies. Toss. Add dressing and stir to coat.

POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD



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I made the recipe after a last minute request to bring a dish for a family reunion. The weather was hot, but the dish was a hit because it was different! The best part was that I literally threw together my kids favorites that were already in my kitchen.

Provided by Katey in GB

Categories     Potluck

Time 20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces small shaped pasta, Piccolini or mini farfelle preferred
1 cucumber, chopped
2 kiwi, quartered and sliced
1 pint strawberry, sliced
1 cup cashews, whole preferred
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1 cup poppy seed dressing, Kraft creamy poppy seed dressing and dip preferred

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package. Allow to cool, or rinse under cold water.
  • Add cucumber, kiwi, strawberries, cashews, and Swiss cheese.
  • Stir gently to mix.
  • Mix in dressing.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

CHILLED CREAMY POPPYSEED PASTA AND FRUIT SALAD



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A perfect addition to any meal, this colorful pasta salad, featuring fresh fruits and creamy poppyseed dressing, is sure to be a hit with the home crowd.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), cooked, drained and cooled
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
2 cups cantaloupe chunks
1 green onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. finely chopped mint leaves
3/4 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate 30 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

HONEY POPPY SEED SALAD DRESSING..



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Make and share this Honey Poppy Seed Salad Dressing.. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup salad oil
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a screw top jar, combine all ingredients, cover and shake well.
  • Makes 3/4 cup of salad dressing.serve chilled.
  • Will keep for several weeks in refrigerator.but it won't last that long.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1239.5, Fat 99.2, SaturatedFat 13.6, Sodium 1560.3, Carbohydrate 95.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 94, Protein 1.7

HONEY DRESSING WITH POPPY SEEDS



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This dressing makes a plain lettuce salad memorable and is great as a dressing for fruit salad. Store in the refrigerator.

Provided by charles coello

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Honey Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup canola oil
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ teaspoon poppy seeds
½ teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Whisk canola oil, honey, cider vinegar, poppy seeds, and seasoned salt together in a bowl until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 9.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 58 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CUCUMBER SALAD



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Use any mix of cucumbers you like for this tangy salad. If using slicing cucumbers - the slightly thicker ones you'll find with seeds and sometimes waxier-seeming skins - you might want to peel them first and remove the seeds, which can dilute the dressing. To seed, simply halve the cucumbers lengthwise and use a teaspoon to gently scrape out the seeds. Feel free to play around with shapes, too. Slicing the cucumbers into rounds is easy enough, but half moons or other bite-size pieces are also welcome.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     easy, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons whole-milk plain or Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.
  • Add cucumbers and scallions and toss to combine. Salad can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of pasta shapes and sizes to add visual interest to your salad.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions to maintain its texture and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Rinse the pasta with cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing to complement the other ingredients in the salad without overpowering them.
  • Add a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds to the salad for a mix of flavors and textures.
  • Use fresh herbs to add a pop of color and flavor to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Honey poppy seed pasta salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its sweet and tangy dressing, crunchy vegetables, and nutty poppy seeds, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this honey poppy seed pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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