Description
This Chicken Salad Chick Pasta Salad is a delightful and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. The combination of rotini pasta, olives, artichoke hearts, and cheeses tossed in zesty Italian dressing creates a flavorful and refreshing salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
Dressing:
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
- 6 oz artichoke hearts (drained & chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the rotini pasta. Cook until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, olives, artichoke hearts, cheeses, salt, and pepper. Toss lightly.
- Add Dressing: Pour Italian dressing over the salad and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- For added freshness, you can include cherry tomatoes or cucumbers.
- This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors intensify.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg