Honey Poppy Seed Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a recipe from my local newspaper. It sounded good and I didn't want to lose it! Ingredients:
1 lb wagon wheel macaroni |
30 ounces chicken, rotisserie |
2 bell peppers, cored, diced (1 yellow, 1 red or orange) |
1 cup snow pea pods |
1 apple, cored, diced |
1 cup grapes, halved |
3 scallions, sliced |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
1/4 cup honey |
3 tablespoons cider vinegar |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
1/2 orange, zest of |
1 tablespoon poppy seed |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional) |
Directions:
1. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
2. Meanwhile, remove meat from chicken then use 2 forks to shred the meat.
3. In large bowl, combine chicken, peppers,snow peas, apple, grapes and scallion.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients, except the almonds.
5. Return pasta to large bowl, mix with chicken and veggies, add dressing and stir to coat.
6. Garnish with almonds.
7. Enjoy!
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