Best Zesty Cold Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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ZESTY COLD PASTA SALAD



Zesty Cold Pasta Salad image

There are many ways to make this however i haven't found one on here. I didn't look too hard but the way I make it is not listed. Feel free to add and remove the veggies you do not like or just use what you have on hand I'm doing the basic structure of how i do this for a cheap quick side dish to any meal. You can buy the suddenly salads and make it too. Please note: 2oz is the average sizes for pasta.. i suggest using your best judgement in how much you want to make I scale it up slightly so I can have left overs with left over chicken added in for a great lunch.

Provided by Pril4904

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces pasta (any type)
1 medium cucumber
1 large tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
1 medium bell pepper
4 sprigs flat leaf parsley (use the stems too)
1 small onion (optional)
2 tablespoons Italian dressing (i use zesty Italian dressing just ensure it's coated on everything some use olive oil)

Steps:

  • boil water add salt to water if you desire (i also add a bit of oil) add pasta once boiling. cook till pasta is to your liking.
  • While the pasta is cooking, Cut up your cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, parsley into bit sized pieces. Place them your dish to mix and serve.
  • drain the pasta, and run them over cold water. Drain more.
  • Check pasta to ensure it's cold add to bowl adding the Italian dressing mix and serve. (note always better the next day).

COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Cold Chicken Pasta Salad image

A very fresh take on pasta salad. Tweak to your liking with different veggies.

Provided by Say-Rah

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h21m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons grated onion
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
2 ½ cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) package vermicelli pasta, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 (14 ounce) can plain artichoke hearts, quartered
1 pint cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, grated onion, seasoned salt, and basil together in a bowl to make dressing. Transfer to the refrigerator.
  • Combine water and chicken bouillon cubes in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until bouillon cubes are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add chicken breasts and onion; simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board using a slotted spoon. Reserve broth in the saucepan. Cool chicken until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Chop coarsely.
  • Pour several cups of water into the reserved broth in the saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in vermicelli and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix dressing, chicken, and vermicelli together in a bowl. Add artichoke hearts and toss to combine. Refrigerate until flavors combine, 2 to 6 hours. Mix in tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 898.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 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.

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