Description
A creamy, savory pasta salad featuring tender grilled chicken, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, this easy-to-pack dish travels well and pairs beautifully with grilled sides. Loaded with flavor and satisfying ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleasing summer staple.
Ingredients
4 grilled chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
1 lb medium pasta shells
1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat or vegan)
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz shredded mozzarella or vegan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, drain, and let cool
2. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper
3. Add cooled pasta, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and black olives to the dressing
4. Toss until well combined
5. Gently fold in cooled grilled chicken
6. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving (optional)
7. Garnish with shredded mozzarella or vegan cheese if using
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for time-saving convenience
Substitute with penne or rotini pasta
Add crumbled feta (use halal feta or vegan alternative)
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 24 hours
Best served chilled or at room temperature
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Blog
- Method: Cold Preparation (Chilled)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg