CHICKEN POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD

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A great tasting and adaptable recipe from my mother-in-law! Poppy Seed dressing, linguine, veggies, and grilled chicken. You just can't stop eating it! Every ingredient can be adjusted to suit the tastes and needs of your family.

Provided by natalieR

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
½ red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cucumber, sliced - or amount to taste
⅔ cup safflower oil
⅓ cup cider vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
4 green onions, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.3 calories, Carbohydrate 86 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 32.3 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

Ichinkhorol Bayarnyam Jenny Lykken
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I love this pasta salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Daniel Reott
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Emon Mir
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


koke mudassir
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Bridgette Vasquez
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This pasta salad is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the poppy seed dressing is creamy and tangy. I love the addition of celery and red onion.


Adedayo Odubanjo
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Gifo Honi
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I'm not a huge fan of poppy seeds, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The dressing was light and flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Sat Bance
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day. The flavors had a chance to meld together and it was so delicious.


ThAcker Rajpoot
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the poppy seed dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashirafu Lukaku
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This pasta salad is a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the poppy seed dressing is creamy and tangy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will d