Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

This lemon poppy seed chicken pasta salad recipe features penne pasta, chicken, crunchy veggies, dried cranberries, and a creamy poppyseed dressing.

• 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. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, 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

Combine penne, chicken, celery, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl; pour in salad dressing and lemon juice and stir until evenly mixed.