Italian Chicken Pasta Salad for Easy Cold Dinners
High-Protein Italian Pasta Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender pasta, grilled chicken, mozzarella, vegetables, and a zesty Italian vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
2 cups cooked grilled chicken diced
1 cup mozzarella pearls or cubed mozzarella
½ cup sliced salami or turkey pepperoni
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup diced cucumber
½ small red onion thinly sliced
½ cup sliced olives
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and cool completely.
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Dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Combine pasta, chicken, mozzarella, salami, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
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Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
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Stir in Parmesan and parsley.
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Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Reserve extra dressing to refresh before serving if needed.
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