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chicken pasta salad

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

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.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken pasta salad

  • PASTA SALAD
  • 16 oz
    elbow macaroni
  • 3 c
    cooked chicken
  • 6 slice
    bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 c
    grape tomatoes halved
  • 2
    green onions thinly sliced
  • 1
    avocado peeled seeded and diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • DRESSING
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise
  • 3 clove
    garlic pressed
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire
  • ½ tsp
    kosher salt
  • ½ tsp
    fresh ground black pepper

How To Make chicken pasta salad

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the elbow pasta (al dente) according to package directions and drain well.
  • 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.
  • 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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