Best Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad image

Combining the coolness of a salad and the zesty seasonings of pizza, this salad is perfect for a summer get together. Megan Moore, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
6 green onions, sliced
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

ZESTY COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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A quick, easy, tasty, and colorful chicken pasta salad that looks as great as it tastes. Serve at room temperature or cool for at least 1 hour.

Provided by Krysie

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon dried mustard
24 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken packed in water, drained
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Mix mayonnaise, lemon pepper seasoning, and dried mustard together in a large bowl. Mix in cherry tomatoes, peas, and chicken. Fold in rotini. Sprinkle paprika over salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.3 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1102.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bowtie pasta, shredded chicken, cucumber, celery, black olive, cherry tomatoes, carrot, italian dressing

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup bowtie pasta, cooked
½ cup shredded chicken
¼ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup celery, diced
¼ cup black olive, sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
½ cup carrot, julienned
3 tablespoons italian dressing

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken, cucumber, celery, black olives, sliced tomatoes, carrots, and Italian dressing.
  • Mix well and pour pasta salad into a reusable container. Pack with fruits and veggies for sides.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 963 calories, Carbohydrate 142 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 15 grams

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)



Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by WeBHeelin_50

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pkgs Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad "Classic" Pasta Salad
2 12.5oz cans premium white chunk chicken meat, drained
1 16oz bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
4-5 seeded, diced Roma tomatoes
1 can Garbanzo Bean (Chick Peas), drained
1 small can sliced black olives, diced
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1 med Red Onion, diced
1 large English Seedless Cucumber, de-pulped and diced
1 5oz container of grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on package While waiting on water to boil, in a large Tupperware container: Add entire bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing, seasoning from pasta kit along with around 2.5oz of the extra grated Parmesan that you purchased. Whisk together until fully incorporated. Add chicken and whisk together until chicken is completely broken up. Add diced Roma tomatoes, onion, olives, water chestnuts, Cucumber, Garbanzo beans. Drain pasta, incorporate in Tupperware container with other ingredients. Garnish with remaining Parmesan Cheese. Eat right away or chill.

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD PASTA



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I was looking for a low fat lunch today and wanted chicken salad, I found a box of Kraft Classic italian pasta salad in my pantry and added my own twist to it and this is what I came up with. So easy, so good and can be made low fat or not.

Provided by susan simons

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box kraft classic italian pasta salad
1/2 c fat free kraft zesty italian dressing
1/4 c mayonnaise
1 tsp bacon salt
1 tsp ranch style dressing mix
1 tsp minced garlic
1 roma tomatoes
2 c diced cooked chicken
1/2 c ff cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Boil 8 cups water on a saucepan. Add pasta and vegetable pouch. Cook 9-11 minutes until pasta is el dante, stiring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • 2. Meanwhile pasta is cooking Mix dressing and contents of spice packet and parmesan cheese packet with mayonnaise, galic,bacon salt and ranch seasoning.
  • 3. Add pasta and vegatables, chicken, tomato, and cheese. Sprinkle with a little more parmesan cheese. Serve immediatly, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

ZESTY ORANGE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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MIRACLE WHIP FREE Dressing and a splash of OJ give this better-for-you chicken pasta salad its zesty appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup MIRACLE WHIP FREE Dressing
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/4 lb.), cooked, cubed
2 cups rotini pasta pasta, cooked, drained
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, juice and seasonings in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

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