Italian Chicken and Pasta Salad
American
Salad
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PREP TIME30 minutes
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COOK TIME
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SERVINGS2 quarts
This recipe was invented to please my pasta-loving husband. It makes an excellent lunch or summer dinner entree.
Ingredients
Equipment
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions for al dente, or firm to the bite.
Step 2
Drain and rinse pasta in cold water to halt cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
Mix next 6 salad ingredients in a large bowl, stirring gently. Add cooled pasta. Stir and set aside.
Step 4
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic and anchovies in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 5
Add fresh basil to dressing and pulse several times to blend basil.
Step 6
Add to salad mixture and stir gently to coat all ingredients with dressing.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate.