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Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

A refreshing and hearty pasta salad featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Grill chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let rest before slicing.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
  5. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett