CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing image

Whip up a yummy chicken and pasta salad dressed with a Greek yogurt lemon-poppy seed combo.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 containers (6 oz each) Greek Fat Free honey vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons poppy seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 cups uncooked penne or rotini pasta
2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted *

Steps:

In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients using wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, grapes and celery. Stir dressing; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Stir in almonds, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g