Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

4.4
(23)

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

  • 1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 cup dried cranberries

  • 4 green onions, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups creamy poppy seed salad dressing

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358 Calories
15g Fat
45g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 358
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 231mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 133mg 3%

* 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.

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