Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 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 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 ½ cups creamy poppy seed salad dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.