ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
This Italian Chicken Pasta Salad is easy, ready in 20 minutes, and showcases some of my favorite summer ingredients. It's perfect for summer potlucks and BBQs, or as a no-fuss family dinner!
Provided by Averie Sunshine
Categories 30-Minute Meals
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, place in a large bowl, and set aside.
- To a medium bowl or large measuring cup, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice (zest the lemon before juicing it), apple cider vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, lemon lest, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine; set sauce aside.
- To a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, add chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts and sizes of pieces. Chicken should be about 90% cooked through.
- Add the sauce and allow it to bubble at a medium-fast boil for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce has reduced some and chicken is cooked through. Stir sauce and flip chicken intermittently throughout. Add chicken and any cooking liquid to the pasta bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, basil, cucumber, cheese, and toss gently to combine. Taste and check for seasoning balance, making any necessary adjustments (more Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pinch of cayenne, splash of lemon juice, etc.) before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 134 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 55 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1634 milligrams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat
PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CUCUMBER, CHERRY TOMATO
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta until al dente',drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl resealable bowl.
- Add the chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and feta to the bowl with the pasta. If some don't care for feta-like my son, it can be added to each individual serving.
- Make the dressing: Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan with the olive oil over medium heat, stirring, 3 minutes; let cool. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 1 Hour. Refridgerate any leftovers. Enjoy!
CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND PASTA SALAD
I make this recipe mostly in late Spring and especially during the Summer months using cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, fresh from my own garden. I usually make enough for at least two or three servings so I'll have something for a quick, easy brown-bag lunch or perhaps a light dinner. This recipe is easy on the budget, relatively healthy, and is a great side dish. I'll sometimes have a small bowl of this salad with a toasted slice of baguette bread, lightly brushed with extra virgin olive oil and rubbed with a fresh garlic clove and a sprinkling of oregano, and a glass of my favorite wine. Bon Appetit!!
Provided by KyAmy
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook rotini as directed on package to al dante; Drain and run pasta under cold water.
- Drizzle italian dressing over pasta, mixing slowly so as not to break apart the pasta pieces. Add in tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, and 5 tablespoons of the feta cheese. Continue mixing ingredients until well-coated.
- Sprinkle remaining feta cheese over pasta mixture and top with almonds. (Instead of almonds I've used Melissa's Salad Sprinkles. This could not be located in RecipeZaar as a recognized ingredient but I wanted to record it in the directions as another option for a salad topper.).
- NOTE: If you don't care for feta cheese, try using Parmesan cheese instead. It tastes just as good and gives the salad a somewhat different flavor. Use only four to five tablespoons instead and mix in as given above.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 424.6, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.2
WISH-BONE® CUCUMBER AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
Quick cool, crisp cucumber and tomato salad with an Italian flair.
Provided by Candy Apple
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers and tomatoes in a bowl. Add Italian seasoning, garlic, onion, salt, and black pepper; stir well to combine.
- Drizzle Italian-style dressing into the bowl, stirring until cucumbers and tomatoes are evenly coated.
- Cover and chill salad for 1 hour. Toss well before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 169.8 mg, Sugar 3 g
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