Sometimes I like to have a quick lunch. No fuss, something to just scoop on a plate and be done with. That's when a nice pasta salad comes in! I like mine with a nice amount of veggies with a bit of sweetness and tang. Hope you enjoy this salad as much as I did!
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Chicken Pasta Salad
(Makes 12 servings)
Dresssing:
1.5 cup Duke's mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp sweet relish
1 tsp dill relish
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp everything seasoning
Salad:
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 box Cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup broccoli, chopped into small florets
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup matchstick carrots
Mix dressing and adjust to where you want it (should be savory, slightly tangy, a little sweet). Combine salad ingredients together then add dressing. Mix well and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
