Best Three Bean Chicken Pasta Salad With Garlic Oil Recipes

GARLIC AND HERB CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Tregaye Fraser

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound fusilli pasta
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 recipe Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Base, recipe follows
1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
1 cup diced fresh mozzarella
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 9-ounce bags refrigerated grilled garlic and herb chicken breast
One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
One 5-ounce bag fresh spinach
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the fusilli according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Add the Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Base, fusilli, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and parsley and toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Cut the chicken into bite-size piece. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach and olive oil. Season to taste with red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.

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.

THREE-BEAN PASTA SALAD

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Easy and summery, this Three-Bean Pasta Salad is a side that's great for your next cookout or picnic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Salt and pepper
6 ounces small pasta shells
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 scallions (white parts only), thinly sliced
5 stalks celery, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add green beans and cook 3 minutes more. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a medium bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, honey, and oil. Add pasta mixture, pinto beans, chickpeas, scallions, and celery; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g