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READY IN 25 mins

Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

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"The sweetness of the dressing and cranberries along with the savory of the onions and celery, makes this a wonderfully refreshing salad. Great to take along to picnics or potlucks." — Danyell

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries

4 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups creamy poppy seed salad dressing
2 teaspoons lemon juice

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Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the pasta is cold; drain well.
Place the drained penne pasta into a large mixing bowl, and stir in the chicken, celery, cranberries, and green onions. Pour in the salad dressing and lemon juice; stir until evenly mixed.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Feb 10, 2011

Very Good. I used shredded chicken instead of cubes. Also added some toasted slivered almonds, minced red onion and minced red and orange bell pepper.

—Jog Dish

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May 15, 2008

Sounded great so I chose to make it for a cookout. Yum! I did add to it tho - Cheese that I cubed, sliced olives, then I cut up (small pieces)steamed broccoli - cooled. I added a little more dressing since I added more veggies (& broccoli soaks up liquid!)So delicious and I was asked to make for Memorial Day Cookout as well! I might add slightly sauteed zucchini &/or summer squash next time!

—Susanne

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19 Ratings

Jul 12, 2010

this was soooo good. a nice change from traditional pasta salad. I added a few slivered almonds for a little more crunch. easy to make also. big hit at the picnic (and no mayo to worry about in the heat). i also used the rotisserie chicken from the store

—jubykf

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Feb 22, 2010

This was a fabulous dish! I made it for my sister and a picnic her boyfriend was planning for her. I read the reviews and decided to add the juice of one fresh lemon to 2 1/2 cups of dressing. I reserved 1/2 cup for right before serving to moisten the salad. Harris Teeter also has precooked packages of grilled chicken that made this recipe even easier. I am thinking about trying to add lemon zest next time. I am always looking for different and unique pasta salad recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!

—jenne

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Dec 15, 2009

I couldn't stop eating this.It's the best pasta salad I've made.The guys at work wanted the recipe.I used Kraft Creamy Poppyseed dressing.I used toasted almonds,omitted thecelery.I'm going to add some crumbled bacon next time,maybe a little cheese with some bite to it.I will make this again and again.Great taste for so few ingredients.

—TWABER

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Feb 23, 2010

Followed the recipe exactly turn out great, very good! I've made this a few times and every time I have lots of requests for the recipe

—sdsr

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Jun 14, 2010

We don't eat much meat, so I used garbanzo beans instead of chicken. Every last bite was gone!

—typninmypjs

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Apr 29, 2010

This was awesome!! I made it exactly like the recipe. No need for any changes. I was afraid I made too much for my family of four, but it didn't last long in the fridge!!

—MC

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Nutrition

Calories
358 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
44.6 g
14%

Cholesterol
24 mg
8%

Fat
14.9 g
23%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
9.9 g
20%

Sodium
231 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 358
Calories from Fat: 134

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.9g 23 %
Saturated Fat 2.1g 11 %
Cholesterol 24mg 8 %
Sodium 231mg 9 %
** Potassium 133mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.6g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 9.9g 20 %
Sugars 14.4g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin 35 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.