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Chicken Pasta Salad

Summer Chicken Pasta Salad
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This Summer Chicken Pasta Salad is irresistible and always a crowd favorite! The fresh ingredients and flavors make it a staple in my house.

Ingredients

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Dressing:

    • 2/3 cup olive oil
    • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 Tbsp dried dill
    • 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Pasta Salad:

    • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen yellow corn
    • 16 oz mini bow tie pasta
    • 12 slices (12 oz) bacon, cooked, drained and chopped
    • 12 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
    • 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
    • 1 1/2 cups chopped English cucumber (about 3/4 of one medium)
    • 1 cup chopped green onions (about 5)
    • 3 1/2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken, chilled
    • 1/4 cup pasta water, or more as needed

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Instructions

    1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    1. Cook bow tie pasta al dente according to the package directions.

    1. In a large bowl add cooled pasta, corn, bacon, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, cucumber, green onions, and cooked chicken.

    1. Pour dressing over along with 1/4 cup pasta water then toss to evenly coat. Thin with more pasta water as needed (as it rests it will thicken) and season with more salt as needed. Serve Immediately. 

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