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Cranberry Pasta Salad


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Flexible

Description

A vibrant salad combining tender pasta, sweet-tart cranberries, creamy poppy seed dressing, and crunchy celery, perfect for potlucks and picnics.


Ingredients

  • Pasta
  • Cranberries
  • Celery
  • Chicken
  • Poppy seed dressing
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well and cool by rinsing with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cranberries, chopped celery, and diced chicken.
  3. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing and mix until well coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg