Cold Chicken Pasta Salad With Italian Dressing
Enjoy a refreshing and simple Chicken and Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty dressing for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Chicken Cooked, Shredded
- 1 ¾ Cups Whole Grain Penne Pasta
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- ½ Red Onion
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ Cup Parmesan
- 2-3 Sprigs Basil
- 1 tablespoon Mustard
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Italian dressing by mixing soy sauce, mustard, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and let it cool completely in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped cooked chicken to the cooled pasta.
- Toss in the chopped basil, grated Parmesan, thinly sliced red onion, prepared dressing, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Mix everything thoroughly and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve your Chicken Pasta Salad chilled.
Notes
Rinse the Pasta: After draining, rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process immediately and cool it down faster.
Chill Ingredients Ahead: Store your cooked chicken and veggies in the fridge before adding them to the pasta to keep the salad cold from the start.
Use Ice Bath: Place the drained pasta in a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to cool it down quickly, then drain thoroughly before mixing.
Nutrition
Calories: 2309kcalCarbohydrates: 278gProtein: 139gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 227mgSodium: 6362mgPotassium: 1306mgFiber: 34gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1308IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 441mgIron: 8mg
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