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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad
Sweet, crisp snow peas and crunchy almonds meet tender chicken in this bright, creamy bowl. You'll love how a simple boxed pasta salad mix transforms into a hearty meal with just a few fresh additions. Fresh lemon juice and zest cut through the rich mayonnaise dressing, balancing the savory ranch and bacon flavors. It's a fantastic make-ahead lunch or a reliable side dish for your next outdoor gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ ranch & bacon salad mix
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1½ cups fresh snow pea pods, strings removed, cut diagonally into ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1Cook the pasta from the salad mix according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the noodles.
- 2Combine the seasoning pouch from the pasta salad mix, mayonnaise, grated lemon peel, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- 3Shake the cooled pasta to remove excess water. Add the pasta, cubed chicken, snow pea pods, and sliced almonds to the mayonnaise mixture.
- 4Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
Notes
- Make ahead: You can serve this right away, but chilling it in the refrigerator for an hour lets the flavors meld.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep tip: String the snow peas before slicing them so they are easier to chew.