Best Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad With Tarragon And Shallot Dressing Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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This is really good, a friend of mine from church made this for a pot luck and it disappeared!! Great for when you have left over grilled chicken!!

Provided by babygirl65

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 lb rotini pasta
2 lbs thin-sliced chicken cutlets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 large green pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons mined fresh dill
1 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

Cook pasta following directions on box, drain.
While pasta is cooking, heat grill or broiler. Sprinkle chicken with lemon juice and grill or broil for about 2 minutes per side or until done. Set aside and let cool.
When cool, cut chicken into bite-size pieces and mix with cooled pasta in a large bowl.
Add peppers, onion, scallions and dill.
In a medium bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, honey, mustard, sugar, onion powder, parsley flakes, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.
Pour mayo mix over the pasta and chicken, toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
*You could add spinach, peas, broccoli or whatever veggies you wanted. Be creative!

GRILLED ASIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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This cool noodle salad makes a great casual one-bowl dinner or a perfect dish for a potluck or buffet. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta, broken
1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup of marinade into a shallow dish, reserving remainder. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Drain chicken; discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) 5-7 minutes on each side, until a thermometer reads 165°. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Combine remaining ingredients with reserved marinade. Cut chicken into 1-in. slices. Add pasta and chicken to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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I love all the colors and flavors of this quick and easy dish and serve it often in summer, to the delight of my guests! You can't beat the combination of Gorgonzola and bacon. Leftover grilled shrimp makes a tasty substitute for chicken. -Terry McCarty, Oro Grande, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the chicken, tomatoes, onion, bacon and Gorgonzola cheese., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, basil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.