Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

This salad features penne pasta, cubed chicken, crunchy veggies, dried cranberries, and a creamy poppyseed dressing. Great for picnics or potlucks.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 358 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1.5 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1.5 cups creamy poppy seed salad dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water until pasta is cold; drain well.

Step 2

Place cooked pasta into a large serving bowl. Stir in chicken, celery, cranberries, and green onions. Pour in salad dressing and lemon juice; stir until evenly mixed.