Wagon Wheel Chicken Salad

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Another great chicken salad for take-to-work lunches."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 cups shredded roasted chicken breast
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green onion
• 3 cups wagon wheel macaroni
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

• Dressing

• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. Add the shredded chicken to a large bowl.
2. Add in the tomatoes, peas, celery, and green onion (if not serving immediately, add the peas just before serving).
3. Cook pasta per package directions; drain pasta and toss with oil.
4. Add parmesan to the pasta; toss to coat.
5. When the pasta is cooled to room temperature, add it to the chicken mixture.
6. To make the dressing: whisk the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
7. Add in the olive oil, whisking until it is incorporated.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad; toss gently but thoroughly.
9. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours; serve chilled.

Reviews

[Desperada]

A delicious, healthy, main course salad. Thanks for posting!