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