Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb cooked chicken, diced
• 1 lb cooked rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, rotini pasta, almonds, red onion, celery, and bell pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds until smooth.
3. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix until everything is evenly coated.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Poppy seeds are tiny, edible seeds that come from the poppy flower and are used in a variety of dishes.
• Rotini pasta is a type of helical-shaped pasta that is often used in pasta salads.
• This delicious salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.