Description
This Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious option for summer gatherings, picnics, or quick weeknight meals. Bursting with fresh vegetables and tender chicken, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste. The creamy dressing made with olive oil and lemon juice enhances the flavors of the ingredients, making each bite a delightful experience. Whether served as a main course or a refreshing side, this Chicken Pasta Salad is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 cups fresh or frozen yellow corn
- 16 oz mini bow tie pasta
- 12 oz grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1.5 cups chopped English cucumber
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 3.5 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley, dill, and garlic. Refrigerate the dressing until needed.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with corn, tomatoes, cheese, cucumber, green onions, and shredded chicken.
- Pour the dressing over the salad along with 1/4 cup of pasta water; toss well to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg