Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad

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This Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad combines tender bowtie pasta with crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and slivered almonds all tossed in a creamy lemon yogurt dressing. This refreshing salad complements any dish and is perfect for even the pickiest of eaters!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: Easy Pasta Salad, Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad, Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad Recipe

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

16 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked and rinsed
1 cup celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
1/3 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds,

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
12 ounces lemon yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1 teaspoon honey, to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool down the pasta.
Place the drained pasta in a large bowl. Add the celery, grapes, green onions, and almonds.
Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, pepper, and chopped tarragon in a medium bowl. Whisk together until smooth and combined. Depending on how sweet your yogurt is will determine if your dressing needs honey or not. I like mine on the sweeter side, so I add about 1 teaspoon of honey.
Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the pasta salad. Save the rest of the dressing for right before serving. Toss well to coat. It may seem like a lot of dressing but it will soak into the pasta as it chills.
Chill for at least one hour and toss with the remaining dressing right before serving and enjoy!

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