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Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad

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A bright, creamy, zesty pasta salad featuring lemon, tarragon, asparagus, grapes, and rotisserie chicken. Refreshing, satisfying, and perfect for warm-weather meals or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

5 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 large lemons)

23 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of half a large lemon)

2 tablespoons dried tarragon

1 pound bow tie pasta

Salt

Olive oil

1 bunch green onions, chopped (or less to taste)

12 asparagus spears, roasted or steamed, chopped

2 cups red seedless grapes, halved

2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the bow tie pasta until al dente. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and stir in about 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Add green onions, asparagus, grapes, and chopped chicken to the pasta. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and tarragon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. When chilled, add the dressing to the pasta mixture and stir thoroughly.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Use fresh tarragon for a stronger herbal flavor.

Add toasted almonds or walnuts for crunch.

Try roasted cherry tomatoes or cucumber as alternate veggies.

Substitute turkey or leftover grilled chicken if desired.

  • Author: Chloe Mae
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook / Assembly
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approx. 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg