Chicken Pasta Salad w/ Dijon Vinaigrette

Name: Chicken Pasta Salad w/ Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: SALAD FIXIN'S: QUICK AND EASY; 1 lb rotini pasta; 1 1/2 c rotisserie chicken, cut in bite size pieces; 3/4 c cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 c celery, chopped; 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained; 1/4 c fresh or frozen cranberries, halved; DIJON VINAIGRETTE: (MAKES 4 CUPS-USE AS NEEDED-REFRIGERATE REMAINING FOR ANOTHER TIME); 2 clove garlic; 1/4 c fresh parsley sprigs, packed; 1/4 c fresh basil leaves, packed; 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper; 1 c dijon mustard; 1 c balsamic vinegar; 2 c tomato juice; 2 Tbsp honey

By Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

4 servings

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients

SALAD FIXIN'S: QUICK AND EASY
1 lb

rotini pasta
1 1/2 c

rotisserie chicken, cut in bite size pieces
3/4 c

cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 c

celery, chopped
1 small

can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 c

fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
DIJON VINAIGRETTE: (MAKES 4 CUPS-USE AS NEEDED-REFRIGERATE REMAINING FOR ANOTHER TIME)
2 clove

garlic
1/4 c

fresh parsley sprigs, packed
1/4 c

fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 tsp

cracked black pepper
1 c

dijon mustard
1 c

balsamic vinegar
2 c

tomato juice
2 Tbsp

honey
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How to Make Chicken Pasta Salad w/ Dijon Vinaigrette

Step-by-Step

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.
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
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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