Description
Bowtie chicken pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to any party or cookout. Quick and easy and a delicious zesty herb dressing to bring it all together!
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 Pound Bowtie Pasta
- 2 Pounds Cooked Chicken - cubed (about 5-6 cups)**
- 8 Ounces Italian Salami - cubed
- 8 Ounces Mozzarella Pearls
- 1 Red Bell Pepper - diced
- 1/2 Bunch Green Onion - finely sliced
Dressing
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- Juice of 2 Lemons (about 3-4 Tablespoons)
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Garlic Clove - minced
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chives
- 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Dill
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt liberally. Add in 1 pound of bowtie pasta and cook for 8 minutes (do not overcook). Once finished, drain, and add to a large bowl.
- Chop and cube cooked chicken breast. Add to bowl.
- Cube salami and add to the bowl along with the mozzarella pearls, diced red pepper, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, add all the ingredients for the dressing. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
- Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or place in the fridge until needed.
Notes
- For the chicken, you can cook your own by roasting boneless skinless chicken breast in the oven at 350 for 20-25 or until cooked all the way through, seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Or this is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you may have. Or, use a rotisserie chicken. Shred and cube about 5-6 cups. Whatever is easiest you can do!
- Serve this warm, room temp, or place it in the fridge to chill and serve.
- Leftovers can be kept wrapped airtight in the fridge for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sides/Salads
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 7.6 g
- Sodium: 810.3 mg
- Fat: 22.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.6 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 37.2 g
- Cholesterol: 88.2 mg
