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Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

Sweet grapes, tender chicken, and rotini pasta tossed in a fresh homemade lemon poppy seed dressing made with Summerhill goat milk. This bright and creamy pasta salad is perfect for spring lunches, showers, potlucks, and summer gatherings.

 
 

Ingredients

  • 1 box (16 oz) rotini pasta
  • 2 cups halved red grapes
  • 2 cups cooked diced chicken
  • 2/3 cup diced red onion

Homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Summerhill Goat Dairy whole goat milk
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2–3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

How to Make It

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, grapes, chicken, and red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, goat milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.

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