"Chicken Pasta Salad with Spinach Buttermilk Dressing is a cool, creamy, delicious and budget-friendly way to feed and please a crowd!..."
INGREDIENTS
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CHICKEN AND SALAD
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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
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3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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1/2 medium red onion, chopped
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DRESSING
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1 bag (or box) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess moisture
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1 medium cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup chopped fresh baby dill
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4 scallions, white and light green part only, coarsely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
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1 cup mayonnaise, regular or reduced-fat
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1 cup buttermilk, regular or reduced-fat
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1 package ranch salad dressing mix
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White wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice (to taste)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste