CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD
This recipe is adapted from the "Simply Down Home Cookbook' that I received from Studentchef in the Spring 2009 Cookbook Swap. It uses some of my favorite ingredients and I can not wait until late Spring when fresh, local asparagus is in season! A neighboring town, Hadley, Massachusetts is famous for its asparagus and I eat more than my fill every year!
Provided by Jociecee
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a stockpot.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain pasta and keep warm.
- Wash asparagus and remove and discard tough ends.
- Slice asparagus into one inch pieces.
- Cook asparagus in a large skillet in shallow water and steam for 1-2 minutes until crisp tender.
- Drain well and reserve.
- Chop chicken into one inch pieces.
- Cut grape tomatoes in half.
- Combine Italian dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add cooked pasta and asparagus to the Italian dressing and mix together until everything is evenly coated.
- Add chicken, tomatoes, basil, olives, and cheese and stir to combine.
- Serve pasta salad warm or at room temperature.
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Musthak Husain
[email protected]This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The flavors are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Harper O'Neill
[email protected]This pasta salad is so good! I love the combination of flavors. It's perfect for a summer party.
Adeal Jatt
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Mark Lindsey
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pasta salad. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors of the chicken, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes come together.
Anita Herman
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a picnic, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
peaceful Pakistan
[email protected]I'm not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, so I omitted them from the recipe. I also used whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta. It was still delicious!
Emily Beins
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used grilled chicken instead of boiled chicken, and I added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch. It turned out great!
Mujammil Hossain Dihan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta salad turned out too dry. I think I should have added more dressing.
John Johnson
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Shy Lock
[email protected]This pasta salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I love the way the flavors of the chicken, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes come together. I'll definitely be making this again.
Samuel Maingi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta salads, but this one is an exception. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The chicken is tender, the asparagus is crunchy, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a nice tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making th
Rana Mohamed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love how easy it is to make, and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the asparagus is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy p
Arsalan Rafiq
[email protected]This pasta salad was an absolute hit at my last potluck! The flavors of the chicken, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes were perfectly balanced, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.