CHICKEN AND ARUGULA PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Chicken and Arugula Pasta Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by barbie24

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat fusilli pasta
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
3 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and finely chopped
8 ounces shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast (2 cups)
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 ounces fresh baby arugula
1 large heirloom tomato, chopped

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. 2. Place shallot and garlic in a small bowl. Pour 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid over shallot mixture; steep 5 minutes. 3. Place pasta and cheese in a large bowl; toss to combine. Stir in chicken, vinegar, shallot mixture, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and salt. 4. Combine oil and arugula. Add arugula mixture to pasta mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper and tomato.