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Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad
A pasta salad with grilled chicken, summer ripened tomatoes, onions and fresh basil, tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook the pasta as directed on the package, drain, mix with olive oil and let cool, mixing every ⏱️ 5 minutes. (The oil and mixing helps prevent it from sticking together while it cools.)
pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)1 poundolive oil1 teaspoon
2
Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and grill (or pan fry), over medium-high heat until cooked through, about ⏱️ 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside to cool, and slicing into bite sized pieces.
salt and pepper to taste
3
Mix the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and mozzarella.
pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)1 poundtomatoes, seeded and diced4 cupsbasil, thinly sliced1/3fresh mozzarella, diced (optional)8 ounces
4
Toss the salad and the dressing and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
Calories 263
fat Content
Fat 6g
fiber Content
Fiber 1g
sugar Content
Sugars 3g
sodium Content
Sodium 262mg
protein Content
Protein 18g
trans Fat Content
Trans 0
cholesterol Content
Cholesterol 42mg
carbohydrate Content
Carbs 32g
saturated Fat Content
Saturated 2g
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