Bistro Chicken Pasta Salad

  By Tammy  , ,

June 14, 2016

  • Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup (75 mL) balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard

2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cups (500 mL) whole wheat penne pasta, cooked

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled or cooked, cut into cubes

1/4 cup (50 mL) grated or shaved Parmesan cheese

12 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1/2 small red onion, sliced in rings

1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground oregano

1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly chopped basil

Directions

1In small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, canola oil and garlic. Set aside.

2In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, Parmesan, tomatoes, onion, oregano and pepper, tossing gently. Stir in balsamic mixture and basil, tossing gently again. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to two days.

1Per serving: Calories: 270, Protein: 21 g, Total Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 40 mg, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Fibre: 4 g, Sugars: 5 g, Sodium: 190 mg, Potassium: 377 mg

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