Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

submitted by reader Deloris Oleson of Buffalo, MN

“I take this to all of the potlucks, and everyone asks for the recipe.”

Ingredients
12 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (6-ounce) package dried cranberries
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onion
3 ounces slivered almonds
4 to 6 ounces poppyseed dressing
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
Combine the pasta, chicken, cranberries, celery, onion, and almonds in a medium-size bowl. Stir in the dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings



Tips from the Test Kitchen
Tips From Our Test Kitchen:
A teaspoon of garlic salt gives this salad a tangy taste. For a creamier dressing, add 1/2 cup of plain yogurt. This salad also is good with a small can of mandarin oranges.

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