Chicken and Pasta Salad With Blueberries

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

For a light alfresco supper, serve with warm croissants and a cantaloupe/watermelon bowl.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 8 ounces penne , cooked and drained
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or cubed cooked chicken)
• ½ cup sliced celery
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons diced red onions
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup fresh blueberries , rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup slivered almond , toasted

Creamy Tarragon Dressing

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 2 green onions , coarsely chopped (white and green parts)
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. To make the dressing: add all the dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender; process until well blended; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. To make the salad: in a large bowl, toss the pasta with the oil; cover and refrigerate until cool.
3. Add the next 5 ingredients to the pasta; toss with enough dressing to coat.
4. Cover and chill several hours to allow flavors to blend.
5. Just before serving, fold in blueberries and sprinkle with almonds.

Reviews

[clucky2407]

A must have for family picnics!!!

[Darla Emerson]

I made this recipe for the ***JULY*** COOKING PHOTO FUN EVENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS. The recipe was wonderful and the colors were beautiful to photograph.

[ellie_]

This was okay, but I think I would have liked the salad better if there were more vegetables and fruits in addition to the chicken and pasta. Thanks for sharing.