chicken pasta salad

Name: Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PASTA SALAD; 16 ounce(s) elbow macaroni; 3 cup(s) cooked chicken; 6 slice(s) bacon cooked crispy and crumbled; 1 cup(s) grape tomatoes halved; 2 - green onions thinly sliced; 1 - avocado peeled seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; ## DRESSING; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise; 3 clove(s) garlic pressed; 2 tablespoon(s) honey; 1 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon(s) worcestershire; ½ teaspoon(s) kosher salt; ½ teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jun 1, 2022

Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe combines elbow macaroni and cooked rotisserie chicken with the flavors of crispy smoked crumbled bacon, grape tomatoes, diced avocado, and green onions, in a creamy mayonnaise dressing with a touch of honey, garlic, and mustard. This delicious side dish is ideal for a spring or summer lunch or light dinner.

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Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe combines elbow macaroni and rotisserie chicken with the flavors of crispy smoked crumbled bacon, grape tomatoes, diced avocado, and green onions, in a creamy mayonnaise dressing with a touch of honey, garlic, and mustard.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

PASTA SALAD
16 ounces elbow macaroni
3 cups cooked chicken
6 slices bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
2 - green onions thinly sliced
1 - avocado peeled seeded and diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic pressed
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon worcestershire
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

How To Make chicken pasta salad

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the elbow pasta (al dente) according to package directions and drain well.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a medium bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, pressed garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
Step 3

In a large bowl combine the drained pasta, cooked chicken, crumbled cooked bacon, halved tomatoes, and green onions. In a small bowl gently toss the diced avocado with the lemon juice and add it to the bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. For best results serve promptly.
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