Description
A creamy, sweet, and savory pasta salad featuring tender chicken, juicy grapes, and a homemade poppy seed dressing that brings everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
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12 oz (340 g) rotini or bowtie pasta
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (12 oz / 340 g)
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2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
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1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
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½ cup celery, thinly sliced
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½ cup sliced almonds
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¼ cup chopped green onions
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons plain yogurt
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon poppy seeds
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
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Dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare grapes, celery, and green onions.
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Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
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Combine pasta, chicken, grapes, celery, green onions, and almonds in a large bowl.
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Toss with dressing until evenly coated.
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Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Chill before serving for best flavor.
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Reserve extra dressing if making ahead.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes