Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad

Source: adapted from A Bountiful Kitchen

1 lb. bow tie pasta

1 ½ cup chopped celery

1 bunch chopped green onion, green part only

3 cups grapes, sliced in half

2 cups chicken breast, cooked and cubed

½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Dressing:

1 ¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup cider vinegar

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

3 Tbsp. honey

2 Tbsp. dried tarragon

salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cool water.

Prepare dressing: Mix all dressing ingredients. Pour half over pasta, refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, mix in celery, onions, grapes and chicken. Sprinkle almonds over top.

*Delicious variation:  

Mango Pasta Salad with Tarragon Lime Dressing

    Replace lemon juice with lime juice. Add 1 cubed mango and 2 avocados, chopped.