chicken pasta salad w/ dijon vinaigrette

Name: Chicken Pasta Salad w/ Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## SALAD FIXIN'S: QUICK AND EASY; 1 pound(s) rotini pasta; 1 1/2 cup(s) rotisserie chicken, cut in bite size pieces; 3/4 cup(s) cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup(s) celery, chopped; 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained; 1/4 cup(s) fresh or frozen cranberries, halved; ## DIJON VINAIGRETTE: (MAKES 4 CUPS-USE AS NEEDED-REFRIGERATE REMAINING FOR ANOTHER TIME); 2 clove(s) garlic; 1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley sprigs, packed; 1/4 cup(s) fresh basil leaves, packed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cracked black pepper; 1 cup(s) dijon mustard; 1 cup(s) balsamic vinegar; 2 cup(s) tomato juice; 2 tablespoon(s) honey

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Jul 5, 2012

This recipe will help keep you cool and satisfied in any weather. This is simple and you and your family will enjoy this because the add ins are up to your family preferences. This recipe inspiration is from General Mills and is a family pleaser at our house, I especially like the dressing.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

SALAD FIXIN'S: QUICK AND EASY
1 pound rotini pasta
1 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken, cut in bite size pieces
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
DIJON VINAIGRETTE: (MAKES 4 CUPS-USE AS NEEDED-REFRIGERATE REMAINING FOR ANOTHER TIME)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs, packed
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup dijon mustard
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons honey

How To Make chicken pasta salad w/ dijon vinaigrette

Step 1

Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package direction- cooking to al dente stage only about 7-8 minutes after boiling.Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Set aside.

Step 2

Dijon Dressing: Drop garlic into food processor or blender while blender is running, add fresh herbs and process until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and mix only until blended. Chill. This makes 4 cups and it will keep in the refrigerator for a week. 7 calories per Tablespoon
Step 3

Salad assembly: In a large bowl, add 1/2 cup of the dressing; next add the pasta and remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate. Makes 4 servings of 1 1/2 cups each.
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