Quick And Easy Garden Chicken Pasta Salad Food

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add salt, then cook pasta per packet directions. Drain well, let cool.
• Dressing: Mix Dressing ingredients in a bowl. Set aside 10 minutes+.
• Cook bacon: Place bacon in a cold non-stick skillet (Note X). Turn stove on to medium high, then cook bacon until golden. Drain on paper towels.
• Toss! Place cooked pasta in a large bowl along with all the Pasta Salad ingredients, reserving some bacon for garnish. Pour over Dressing, then toss well.
• Set aside for 20 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining bacon. Serve!
• Storage: Keeps for 3 - 4 days in the fridge. Best to bring to room temp before serving!

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water per the package directions. Drain well and run under cold water. Set aside.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve.

QUICK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain. Cool. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, mixed vegetables, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, salt, dill and pepper. Stir into pasta mixture. Stir in cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

CHICKEN & PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Mix the pepper and onion with 1 tsp oil and roast for 20 mins.
• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile put the chicken breasts between two sheets of cling film and bash with a rolling pin until they're about 1cm thick. Mix remaining oil, herbs, chilli and garlic then rub all over the chicken. Heat a griddle or barbecue and cook for 3-4 mins on each side.
• Slice the chicken on a board, scrape into the pasta with any juices, plus the roasted onion and pepper, cherry tomatoes, rocket, vinegar and seasoning. Toss together and eat warm or cold.