Description
Grilled chicken pasta salad with balsamic vinaigrette is a fresh and satisfying pasta salad made with grilled chicken, vegetables, and a tangy homemade balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
2 cups grilled chicken breast, sliced or chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and broccoli.
5. Pour the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well coated.
6. Top with grated parmesan cheese and toss lightly again.
7. Chill briefly or serve immediately.
Notes
You can add spinach or arugula for extra greens.
Freshly grilled chicken gives the best flavor.
Shake the dressing again before adding if it separates.
- Prep Time: 22 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 48mg