Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

By brandyc

1 serving = 9 Points Plus

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Greek Fat Free honey vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons poppy seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• Salad:
• 2 cups uncooked penne or rotini pasta
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted *

Preparation

Step 1

1 In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients using wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.

In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, grapes and celery. Stir dressing; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Stir in almonds, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, if desired.