Best Honey Poppy Seed Pasta Salad Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes; drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
• Toss pasta, chicken, onion, cranberries, celery, and almonds together in a salad bowl; drizzle with poppy seed dressing and stir to coat.

HONEY POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain pasta, then transfer to paper or kitchen towel lined rimmed baking sheet. Set aside to cool and dry for 15 minutes.
• 2. In large bowl combine chicken, peppers, snow peas, apple, grapes, and scallions.
• 3. In small bowl wisk together mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.
• 4. When pasta is cooled, add it to the chicken and veggies. Toss. Add dressing and stir to coat.

POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package. Allow to cool, or rinse under cold water.
• Add cucumber, kiwi, strawberries, cashews, and Swiss cheese.
• Stir gently to mix.
• Mix in dressing.
• Chill until ready to serve.

CHICKEN POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat; lightly oil the grill.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
• While pasta is cooking, grill the chicken breast halves until the meat is no longer pink in the middle and the juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Allow to rest for about 5 minutes, then slice into bite-size pieces; keep warm.
• In a large salad bowl, lightly toss together the grilled chicken, hot cooked linguine, romaine, green pepper, red onion, and cucumber.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together safflower oil, cider vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dry mustard powder, and green onions until smooth and evenly blended. Pour the dressing over the salad to serve.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to packaging directions. Rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta and everything except dressing. Mix the dressing up in a small bowl and then pour on top and mix gently. Chill for several hours before serving.