CHICKEN AND BACON PASTA SALAD
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CHICKEN AND BACON PASTA SALAD
Amy Hunter
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Author:
Amy Hunter
Servings
4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Calories
590
In my family, there have been major fights started over pasta salad. It’s one food that everyone has an opinion on, and you can’t really make everyone happy. Whether it’s the type of pasta, the dressing, or other additions, there’s always something not to like. My grandma makes hers with spaghetti noodles and bottled Italian dressing, and it disappears faster than anything else at the party, while my aunt tries to one up her with a more homemade version that never goes as fast. It’s a battle zone at my family summer barbecues, I tell you.
As for me, I make what I like, and then don’t take it to the family parties. Instead, I eat it at home, usually enjoy it, and don’t have to get in the middle of Cold Pasta War #45389. It’s just easier that way.
This is one of the latest versions I’ve made, and I have to tell you, while I like my grandma’s version (don’t tell my aunt!) this one seems to have been a hit in my house anyway.
This recipe starts with bow tie pasta, and with the addition of chicken and bacon, it’s more of a meal than a side dish. A few finely chopped veggies, some fresh herbs, and an Italian-ish dressing brings it all together.
The dressing is a combination of Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil, champagne vinegar, and garlic, with Nana’s Italian Seasoning that I got in my Ava Jane’s Kitchen spice subscription. I like it because it’s more than just an herb blend — it’s made with Colima Sea Salt, some citrus, and a bit of garlic. It’s perfect in this dressing, and in turn, this pasta salad. The result was a perfect back patio meal that I enjoyed with a glass of white wine, all alone, without another family member in sight.
Easy to download PDF:Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta
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1/2 cup Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil
- 3 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Nana’s Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup cooked diced chicken breast
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 carrot shredded or finely chopped
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
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Colima Sea Salt
- Fresh ground black pepper ot taste
Directions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, and seasoning until well combined. Add the pasta and the remaining ingredients. Mix well until everything is well coated with the dressing. Season with pepper, and before serving, sprinkle with the Colima Sea Salt.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 590
- Carbs
- 47 grams
- Protein
- 17 grams
- Fat
- 39 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 7 grams
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 6 grams
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 24 grams
- Trans Fat
- 1 grams
- Cholesterol
- 35 milligrams
- Sodium
- 502 milligrams
- Potassium
- 372 milligrams
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- Sugar
- 2 grams
- Vitamin A
- 3562 milligrams
- Vitamin C
- 47 milligrams
- Calcium
- 44 milligrams
- Iron
- 3 milligrams