CHICKEN, BASIL AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD

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This is a nice refreshing pasta salad to serve in the summer, and is also delicious served as a vegetarian pasta salad by omitting the chicken. The time listed below does not include the time needed to chill the salad.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cooked chicken, cut into small cubes
8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces penne pasta
6 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges (about 1 pound)
3/4 cup finely shredded paarmesan cheese (3 ounces)
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup finely shredded fresh basil
parmesan cheese, shaved, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
  • Mix together the oil, vinegar, salt, garlic, mustard and pepper with a whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • In a very large bowl toss together the pasta mixture, chicken cubes (if using), dressing, tomatoes, shredded cheese and olives. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours. Add basil and toss gently before serving. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.5, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 118.6, Sodium 757.8, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 48.6

Thekra Alja
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


786Meermnuwar Baloch
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ahmadzai paktiawall
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this pasta salad! The dressing is so good, it really balances out the flavor of the tomatoes.


Martin Roy Kyle
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The dressing is so flavorful, they won't even notice they're eating tomatoes and basil.


Md Rabiul Atik
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic, and it was the perfect dish to take along. It's easy to eat, and it's not messy.


Caroline Nicodemus
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Yameen Khan
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Xsvier Fester
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Christian Davis
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I made this pasta salad for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavors.


Jesus Suarez
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and everyone will love it.


Hafija Sultana
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Monir Nuzral
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors, and it was so easy to make.


Gaming Belal
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of chicken, basil, and tomato. I will definitely be making this again!