Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad Dressed in Balsamic Vinaigrette

Stephanie Harris from Southcrest Hospital and her mother Donna Cannon make one of their favorite dishes, Chicken Pasta Salad.

Thursday, May 5th 2011, 9:37 am

By: News On 6


Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

4+ garlic cloves, chopped finely or minced

2 packets of Equal (or may use 2 Tbs agave nectar)

a pinch of salt

a pinch of ground pepper

dried Italian seasonings, optional

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a small bowl or mini-food processor or blender. Mix well.

2. Coat a spoon with the dressing and taste, adjusting any of the ingredients to one's personal taste.

Salad Ingredients 

1 lb of cooked whole wheat pasta: bowtie, penne or wagon wheel, cool and drained

1 handful of chopped cilantro or Italian parsley

1 cup black olives, chopped or sliced

3 cups of meat from 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped in bite-size chunks

Several green onions, chopped

1 pkg grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

2 cups of fresh spinach leaves

1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

feta or gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Adjust any of the above ingredients for color, presentation, and the # of servings needed.

Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over salad and serve with toasted Italian bread, like ciabatta.

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