Veggie Lovers Chicken Blt Pasta Salad Recipes

BLT PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse, drain and set aside in large mixing bowl.
• While the pasta is cooking, get started on the bacon. You want the bacon to be fully cooked but not too crispy. Drain the bacon and pat it dry with paper towelling to remove the grease.
• Meanwhile, chop the onions, tomatoes, avocado (if using). Tear romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
• Shred the cheese and the chicken (or you can chop the chicken).
• In a small mixing bowl, combine ranch dressing, mayonnaise and bbq sauce. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
• Place the shredded cheese, avocado, onions, tomatoes, romaine, chicken and bacon on top of the pasta in the large mixing bowl. Give it a gentle toss.
• Pour the dressing over top and stir well (gently) to combine.
• Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
• Transfer salad to serving dish. May be served immediately or chilled for 30 minutes or overnight.
• If desired, keep a few pieces of bacon and shredded cheese aside to garnish the salad.

VEGGIE LOVERS' CHICKEN BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine pasta, chicken and vegetables in large bowl.
• Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with bacon.

VEGGIE LOVERS COMBO SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain beans and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add remaining vegetables., Place mayonnaise, basil, vinegar and garlic in a food processor; process until blended. Add to vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with toppings as desired.

VEGGIE CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook chicken breasts in any way desired. I let them cook in the crock pot over a few hours because that's easiest for me, but you could boil, grill, pan-fry or bake the chicken also. Cook pasta as directed on the box, drain and rinse with COLD water. Mix the chicken and pasta in a large bowl and set in the fridge while you chop vegetables. Chop all vegetables. I "steam" my green beans by putting them in a plate of water and cooking them in the microwave for a few minutes (in a low powered microwave). Drain olives before putting them in the mix. Stir in with Light Mayo and dill weed and salt to taste. Let chill in the fridge.

CHICKEN BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces, noodles, spinach, Romain lettuce, tomatoes and bacon until fully combined.
• In a smaller separate bowl, combine the ranch, barbecue sauce, and a dash of salt and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
• Add the dressing to the salad.
• Sprinkle with extra pepper and add avocado as a garnish.