Delicious Company Chicken Pasta Salad with Sweet Grapes

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Delicious Company Chicken Pasta Salad with Sweet Grapes
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 17, 2023

This Company Chicken Pasta Salad is a perfect dish to serve when you have guests over. With a combination of tender chicken, crispy vegetables, sweet grapes, and a tangy dressing, this salad is bursting with flavors. It is a refreshing and satisfying salad that can be enjoyed as a complete meal or as a side dish. Best of all, it can be prepared in advance, allowing you to spend more time with your guests.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 2 cups cooked pasta, such as penne or fusilli
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
  • 1 cup green seedless grapes, halved
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, grapes, celery, bell peppers, red onion, parsley, and toasted almonds.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Before serving, give the salad a good toss to coat everything with the dressing again.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Grapes are a great addition to this salad as they provide a burst of sweetness and a slightly juicy texture.
  • Toasting the almonds adds a nice crunch and enhances their flavor.
  • This salad can be easily customized by adding or substituting other vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber, or broccoli.