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

Ahmed Zakaria
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This salad is delicious! The poppy seed dressing is so good, and the chicken and pasta are cooked perfectly.


Noralam Hff
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's also a great make-ahead dish.


murehwa Mig
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This is a great salad for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone will love it.


Mercy Mudhau
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I'm not a big fan of poppy seeds, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the poppy seeds add a nice texture.


Fenn Settle
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This salad is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. The dressing is delicious and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch.


Bia Star
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I found that the chicken was a bit dry. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.


Ronero Flores
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.


Nozithelo Mpofu
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I love the addition of celery to this salad. It adds a nice crunch and freshness.


Rania Waheed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Risto Katrandjiev
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I'm not usually a fan of poppy seed dressing, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken and pasta.


Benjamin Miller
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This is one of my favorite chicken pasta salads. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Paulinus Onah
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the poppy seed dressing.


Shantere Poullard
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This poppy seed chicken pasta salad is a delightful dish that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. The combination of sweet poppy seeds, crunchy celery, and tender chicken is simply irresistible.