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I’ll let you in on a little secret: I don’t really like pasta salad. This one is different. I don’t just like it, I LOVE it. In our lemon tarragon pasta salad there’s bow tie pasta mixed with chicken, red grapes, almonds, celery and green onion, then tossed with a to-die-for lemon tarragon dressing that is so full of flavor you’ll want to drink it! I think it’s pasta salad perfection!

Just the right amount of crunch meets sweet and tangy. There’s even protein. And, it’s not too heavy. Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad is the new answer to “What’s for dinner?” Or, “What’s for lunch?” or just “What can I make that’s going to be a big hit?”

Perfect Summer Salad

This is a great summer salad. It’s cold, delicious and refreshing! But honestly, we like this salad so much, we make it anytime of the year. The ingredients are available all year long.

Take a short cut with rotisserie chicken

For a short cut, consider using rotisserie chicken and sliced almonds in the salad. There’s not a lot of prep time, so this recipe is quick to put together. Chop the celery and green onions, slice your grapes in half (or leave them whole), then cook your pasta.

The best dressing …

Finally, you mix together that divine dressing–it’s smooth as can be with lovey tarragon and fresh lemon. Blend it all and: voila– your own Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad! For the best taste, refrigerate the salad three to four hours or overnight to give the flavors a chance to combine. 

Presentation tip

Here’s a quick tip: For a more attractive presentation, reserve one cup of ingredients without dressing to sprinkle on top of the salad prior to serving. This will give your guests a preview of what’s really inside and show your ingredients in the best light.

Enjoy!

Dianna

You Might Also Enjoy these other BBQ Favorites:

• Palm Heart Salad with Tarragon Dijon Vinaigrette
• Watermelon Basil and Feta Salad
• Blackberry Sherbet
• Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad
• Best Broccoli Salad

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Yield: Makes 12 entree servings

Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad

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Fresh pasta salad with chicken, grapes, almonds, celery and a delicious lemony tarragon dressing.

Prep Time 25 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound (16 ounces) bow tie pasta (Farfalle)
• 2 cups rotisserie chicken breasts (skin removed), cubed (or cook 2 large chicken breasts)
• 3 cup red grapes
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 bunch green onions, green part only, thinly sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced

For the Dressing

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• juice and zest of 2 lemons
• ¼ cup fresh Tarragon leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
2. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Combine pasta, chicken, grapes, almonds, green onions and celery in a large bowl.
4. Gently stir dressing into bowl of ingredients.
5. Let flavors combine for 3-4 hours or overnight. Gently toss salad before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 385Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 595mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 14g

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Originally Posted August 8, 2018