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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.
Chicken Pasta Salad
A refreshing cold salad featuring al dente pasta, grilled chicken strips, and a medley of crunchy vegetables like bell peppers and peas. Tossed in a light, creamy herb dressing, it provides a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and fresh garden flavors. This is an ideal make-ahead meal for summer picnics, office lunches, or easy family dinners.
A refreshing cold salad featuring al dente pasta, grilled chicken strips, and a medley of crunchy vegetables like bell peppers and peas. Tossed in a light, creamy herb dressing, it provides a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and fresh garden flavors. This is an ideal make-ahead meal for summer picnics, office lunches, or easy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 50 g Pasta Shell
- 106.25 g Chicken, cooked chopped
- 62.5 g Cherry Tomato
- 1/4 cup Red Capsicum
- 106.5 g Green Onion, chopped
- 4 cubes Kalamata Olive, sliced
- 1/2 tsp Basil, shredded
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Grain Mustard, coarse
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to packet directions, drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine pasta with chicken, tomatoes, capsicum, onion, olives and basil in a large bowl.
- Make dressing - combine all ingredients in a screw top jar, shake to combine.
- Add dressing to chicken pasta and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
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