Best Chicken Pasta Salad W Dijon Vinaigrette Recipes

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CHICKEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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I find myself turning to this quick and easy chicken salad for many weeknight dinners. It's the perfect combination of crunchy and salty. - Lynne Keast, Monte Sereno, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or rice vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD W/ DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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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.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.

CHICKEN DIJON PASTA SALAD



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Another nice and cool one dish meal for the dog days of summer...Serve over lettuce with Iced Tea or Lemonade to drink!

Provided by CookinwithGas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 ounce) package rotini pasta, tri-colored (Ronzoni whole wheat pasta)
1 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets, small
1/3 cup wheat germ, plain
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped
1 small fresh tomato, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook rotini per pkg, adding broccoli in the last 4 minutes cooking time; Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again.
  • In a bowl, combine the yogurt, wheat germ, vinegar, mustard and pepper; mixing well.
  • To this mixture, add the rotini/broccoli, chicken, tomato and onion; toss to coat well.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours; toss again before serving.
  • Variation: Swap out the rotini for your favorite small pasta such as macaroni or penne rigati.
  • NOTE: prep time covers pasta cooking and veggie chopping; cook time covers assembly and chilling time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 104.4, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 19.8

CHICKEN, TOMATO, AND PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup Basil Oil, recipe follows
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cooked chicken, picked off of the bone, skin and all, shredded
4 cups blanched fusilli pasta
2 large ripe tomatoes, medium dice
1/2 bunch Thai basil, picked, reserve a few tops, for garnish
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 limes, juiced
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups Thai basil leaves
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender, add the Dijon and vinegars and blend. Drizzle in the oils to emulsify. In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken, pasta, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and black pepper. Check for flavor.
  • In a large pasta bowl, plate the entire salad and garnish with basil tops.
  • In a blender, puree garlic, ginger, lime juice, salt, and sugar and oil until smooth. Do not overmix thereby heating the mixture. Add the basil and puree smooth. Check for seasoning.

DIJON CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD



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I love shortcut recipes; you know, the ones that start with packaged ingredients. For this recipe 5 ingredients and 25 minutes are all it takes to make this yummy salad. From Betty Crocker Annual Recipes 2008.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 3/4 ounces pasta, salad (recommend Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Classic Pasta Salad Mix)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Stir together Seasoning mix, oil, water and mustard in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken. Toss with Parmesan Topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 113.2, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 16.2

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