Vineyard Chicken and Pasta Salad
Ingredients
Salad
-
12
ounces
bow tie or other favorite shape pasta
-
4 to 6
cups
chopped spring greens or baby spinach
-
2 to 3
cups
cooked, chopped chicken
-
1
cup
green or red grapes, halved
-
3 to 4
pieces
green onions or bunch of chives, finely chopped
-
½
cup
toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds
-
½
cup
shaved or grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
-
¼ to ½
cup
torn or chopped fresh basil
Dressing
-
½
cup
oil
-
⅓
cup
unsweetened rice vinegar
-
2
tablespoons
honey
-
1
tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
¼
teaspoon
onion powder
-
¼
teaspoon
paprika
-
pinch
black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Whisk or blend all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- In a serving bowl, layer the chopped greens, followed by pasta, chicken, grapes, green onions, pine nuts, cheese, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
453
Total fat
23g
Total carbohydrates
42g
Total protein
20g
Sodium
209mg
Cholesterol
34mg
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