Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad
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Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad
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Inspired by the incredible Plates and Palates recipe, this Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad is the ultimate pasta salad side dish! Loaded with zesty lemon and herby tarragon, this salad is refreshing and filling. Perfect for meal prep, make a large batch and save it for lunches throughout the week!
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Ingredients
Salad
- 16 ounces bowtie pasta
- 2 cups red grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 lemons juiced and zested (about 4-5 tablespoons lemon zest and 1/3 to 1/2 cup lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain and immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Combine pasta, grapes, celery, almonds, green onions, and chicken.
- Blend dressing ingredients together in a blender for 30 seconds, then pour half of them over the pasta salad. Toss well to coat. Chill for 1-2 hours.
- Just before serving, toss with remaining dressing.
Notes
- If you want to bulk out this salad with even more vegetables, about 1 pound of roasted asparagus or roasted green beans would be good additions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
608kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
554mg
(23%)
Potassium
521mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
342IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 608 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 608kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 342IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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