Creamy poppy seed pasta chicken salad with grapes turns the classic poppy seed chicken salad into a full meal or side dish. Featuring spiral pasta, sweet grapes, savory chicken, and crunchy almonds all tossed in a tangy, creamy poppy seed dressing, this will be an instant favorite at any picnic or potluck.

Ever have a hard time deciding whether you want chicken salad or pasta salad?

I do.

This easy pasta salad with chicken and grapes lets you decide not to decide because it’s the best of both.

Creamy poppy seed chicken salad meets pasta salad.

It’s a dish your friends and family will rave about!

Ingredients

To make this you need:

Pasta– The short spiral pasta cooked al dente and drained. Can’t find spirals? Use another short pasta like penne or bowties.
Grapes– Red seedless grapes cut in half
Chicken– Shortcut it with rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled or roast chicken.
Almonds– Sliced or slivered almonds for crunch.
Green onions– Thinly sliced,
Dressing ingredients– Poppyseed dressing, mayo, white vinegar, salt, and pepper.

How to Make

This poppyseed pasta salad with chicken and grapes couldn’t be easier.

To make it, toss the cooked and cooled pasta, chicken, halved grapes, almonds, and sliced green onions together in a large bowl.

Set it aside while you make the dressing.

To make the dressing, add all of the dressing ingredients to a smaller mixing bowl and whisk them together until smooth.

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss it all together until combined.

Serve immediately or cover it and chill for 1 to 2 hours prior to serving.

Enjoy!

Can I make this poppyseed pasta chicken salad ahead of time?

I recommend putting the salad itself together and the dressing together and then storing them separately until prior to serving.

When it’s time to serve the salad, pour the dressing on and toss the salad until it’s evenly coated.

Storing Leftovers

Store this pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Keep in mind, the pasta will absorb more of the sauce the longer it sits.

Add extra mayo or poppy seed dressing to bring it back to a creamy consistency.

Tips and Tricks

While I have only made this using white vinegar, I assume apple cider vinegar would work as well, just with a tangier result.
Use a poppy seed dressing you enjoy, as this is one of the predominant flavors that will shine through.
Omit the almonds if you are allergic.

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creamy poppy seed pasta chicken salad with grapes in a large glass mixing bowl with a wooden spoon on the side

Creamy Chicken & Poppy Seed Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Lunch, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 496kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

1 lb spiral pasta cooked according to 'al dente' pkg instructions- then drained and cooled
2 cups halved (lengthwise) red seedless grapes
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 bunch green onions thinly sliced

For The Dressing

1 cup poppy seed salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp vinegar
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

To a large mixing bowl add the cooked & cooled pasta, grapes, chicken, almonds, and green onions. Toss until evenly combined. Set aside.

To Make The Poppy Seed Dressing

In another smaller mixing bowl add all of the dressing ingredients. Whisk them together until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad, and stir together until everything's evenly combined.
Serve immediately, or cover and chill for 1-2 hours- then serve.

Notes

While I have only made this using white vinegar, I assume apple cider vinegar would work as well, just with a tangier result.
Use a poppy seed dressing you enjoy, as this is one of the predominant flavors that will shine through.
Omit the almonds if you are allergic.