Easy Pasta Chicken Salad
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Read 1 review of this recipe | Easy Pasta Chicken Salad – This tangy, chicken pasta salad recipe is exotic tasting, and very well-rounded with all it’s healthy ingredients. Chunchy chicken, hearty pasta, and crunchy vegetables are topped with the included homemeade salad dressing recipe, giving it that tart, tangy taste. A very satisfying meal. Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Easy Pasta Chicken Salad
Basil Vinaigrette Salad Dressing:
4 lg Garlic cloves
2 T Dried basil
1 1/2 t Sugar
1 T Dry mustard
3 T Fresh lemon juice
6 T Red wine vinegar
2 t Kosher salt
1 t Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 c Olive oil
2 ea Zucchinis, halved lengthwise, 1/2-inch pieces
6 oz Dried fusilli pasta
3 Cooked chicken breast halves,1/2-inch cubes
2 md Tomatoes, diced
3 Green onions, chopped
12 Black olives
1/4 c Toasted pine nuts
1/2 c Grated fresh parm cheese
Directions to make Easy Pasta Chicken Salad
Step 1:Basil Vinaigrette Dressing: Mince garlic in a food processor. Add 1 1/2T basil, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, 2t salt and 1t pepper. Process 10 seconds. With the machine running, drizzle in oil until slightly thickened. The vegetables and chicken will dilute the intense flavor of the dressing. Makes 1 3/4c.
Step 2:Steam zucchini 1 minute and drain. Cool under running water. Cook pasta al dente, cool under running water, drain and dry.
Step 3:In separate bowls, toss chicken, zucchini, pasta and tomatoes with 1/4 cup dressing each. Gently combine chicken, zucchini, pasta and green onions. Adjust seasonings and dressings to taste. Spoon salad onto a platter. Sprinkle tomatoes, olives and pine nuts on top. Pass cheese separately.
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