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Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and flavorful chicken pasta salad combining tender fusilli pasta, tender cooked chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a picnic side, this salad is tossed with fresh herbs and Italian seasoning for a delightful, easy-to-make dish.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces fusilli (or rotini pasta)

Dressing

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus more for pasta water)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Salad

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook al dente according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a large serving bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, diced red onion, chopped fresh dill, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified, creating a creamy dressing base.
  3. Combine Pasta and Dressing: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Stir thoroughly so that the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy dressing, ensuring all flavors meld together.
  4. Add Salad Ingredients: Top the dressed pasta with the diced cooked chicken, halved grape tomatoes, diced green bell pepper, and thawed corn. Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to develop and meld beautifully. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use rotini pasta as an alternative to fusilli if preferred.
  • For quicker preparation, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • Adjust seasoning, especially salt and pepper, according to taste.
  • Make the salad a few hours ahead for deeper flavor infusion.
  • This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days; toss again before serving.

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