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Mouthwatering Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients

For the salad:

300 g (10 oz) pasta (penne, fusilli, or bowtie)
2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup mozzarella balls or cubed cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

For the balsamic dressing:

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and let cool.

2️⃣ Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil, then grill or pan-cook until golden. Slice.

3️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.

4️⃣ In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mozzarella, and basil.

5️⃣ Pour dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.

6️⃣ Chill for 15–30 minutes for best flavor, then serve cold or at room temperature.

  • Author: mia recipe