Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

Submitted by teech

"This makes a lot, so we use it for buffets. Great flavor!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
• 8 ounces asiago cheese, grated
• 5 -6 ounces chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup chopped red onion
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
• 1 (3 1/4 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 lb penne, pasta-cooked and drained
• 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced

• Dressing

• 1 cup oil
• 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Tear spinach into bite-size pieces. Toast pine nuts at 350 for 5 minutes-be careful not to burn.
2. Combine all ingredients and toss.
3. Put all dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Shake well to combine.
4. Toss with dressing just before serving.

Reviews

[TaterBug]

This came out way too oily and very bland for me. Next time I will reduce the oil by half and use a few tablespoons of lemon juice and some salt and pepper in the dressing for flavor.