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Close up of bowl of poppy seed pasta salad with cream dressing, grapes, celery, and chunks of chicken.

Chicken Poppy Seed Pasta Salad

Chicken poppy seed pasta salad features the sweetness of grapes and a creamy poppy seed dressing. It is a perfect summer lunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. pasta
  • 1 cup poppy seed dressing
  • 3 ribs celery chopped
  • 3 cups red seedless grapes halved
  • ¼ cup crumbled bacon
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts chopped
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Instructions

  • Cook pasta al dente. Drain and rinse.
  • Place pasta in large mixing bowl and add poppy seed dressing. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until cooled.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

You can buy a bottle of creamy poppy seed dressing or make your own. Here is our favorite recipe:
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 4 Tablespoons sugar
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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