Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad

You'll want to bring this Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad to all of your get-togethers, it's a crowd-pleaser! Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad is a delicious mix of pasta, chicken, dried cherries, and a poppyseed dressing. It's a perfect side dish, easy lunch, or summer dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 16 oz. gemelli pasta (or fusilli)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (about 6 stalks)
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion (about 1/2 onion)
• 2 cups chopped leftover chicken (about 4 thighs)
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup poppyseed dressing
• 8 oz. dried cherries (about 1 1/2 cups)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 oz. salad greens

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
2. 2Chop celery, onion (try to get it small — without stressing), and chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
3. 3Mix together mayonnaise and poppyseed dressing.
4. 4Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. 5Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Serve over salad greens.