Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Bruschetta Pasta Salad is an easy, balanced meal made with seasonal tomatoes, herbs and spices, plus nutrient-rich pasta and grilled chicken. Cook once and enjoy all week!
Nut Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Gluten Free option
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup good quality olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon chopped garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta Salad:
- 8 oz pasta (I used shells)
- 3 cups chopped Roma tomatoes (I used 4 tomatoes)
- ½ large shallot, finely chopped
- ½ cup chiffonade basil
- ⅓ cup sun dried tomatoes
- 1 pound grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken
Instructions
To make the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- In a container with a lid combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, oregano and salt and black pepper. Shake to combine. Set aside.
To make the Bruschetta Pasta Salad:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
- To a large bowl add tomatoes, shallots, basil, sun dried tomatoes, and chicken. Set aside.
- When the pasta is done cooking, drain well and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Add the pasta to the large bowl with bruschetta. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette on top and toss together. Enjoy!
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