Lemon Terragon Pasta Salad

 YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

LEMON TARRAGON PASTA SALAD

If you've been to Plates & Palates in Bountiful, then you've probably had their Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad! The best copycat Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad!

PREP TIME 15 minutes

COOK TIME 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• SALAD:

• 1 (16 ounce) box of bowtie noodles

• 2 cups red grapes

• 1 cup celery, diced

• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

• 1 bunch of green onions, chopped

• 2 cups cooked cubed chicken

• DRESSING:

• 1 1/4 cup regular mayonnaise

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 2 lemons juiced and zested

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 2 tablespoons honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook 1 pound of bowtie noodles according to package directions. Pour them into a colander and run cool water through them to lower the temperature.

2. Into a large bowl, place the drained pasta, red grapes, celery, almonds, green onions and chicken.

3. To make the dressing, roughly chop two tablespoons of the fresh tarragon and place it in a high powered blender. Add the mayo, buttermilk, onion powder, zest and juice of two lemons, sugar, and honey. Blend on high power for 30 seconds, or until dressing is smooth and frothy. 

4. Add half of the dressing to the salad and stir to combine. Cover the salad and the remaining half of the dressing and chill for 1-2 hours. Pour the rest of the dressing over the salad just before serving.

5. Serve and enjoy