Poppyseed Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Poppyseed Chicken Pasta Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 ounces small pasta: elbows, mini penne or bowtie, fusilli; 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped into bite-size pieces; 2 cups red or green grapes, halved; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced thin; 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped small; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon yellow or dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Tender chicken, sweet grapes, pasta, and a poppyseed dressing combine in this awesome summer salad.

⏱️ 25 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 10 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 5 views

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Ingredients

8 servings

8 ounces small pasta: elbows, mini penne or bowtie, fusilli
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped into bite-size pieces
2 cups red or green grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup green onions, sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped small
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow or dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps

Bring a large pot of water to a boil along with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, but do not rinse the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and poppy seeds in a small bowl or jar. Whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Combine the cooled pasta, chicken, grapes, pecans, onions, and parsely in a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir well to coat.
Serve immediatley or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!