Creamy Balsamic, Chicken, Sundried Tomato & Bocconcini Pasta Salad
Creamy Balsamic, Chicken, Sundried Tomato & Bocconcini Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup bocconcini
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
For the Creamy Balsamic Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the remaining salad ingredients: shred the cooked chicken breasts, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and chop the fresh basil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled fusilli pasta, shredded chicken breasts, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, bocconcini, and fresh basil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the prepared creamy balsamic dressing over the mixed ingredients in the large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later, as this is a great make-ahead dish.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Balsamic, Chicken, Sundried Tomato & Bocconcini Pasta Salad
For the Salad
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup bocconcini
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
For the Creamy Balsamic Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the remaining salad ingredients: shred the cooked chicken breasts, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and chop the fresh basil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled fusilli pasta, shredded chicken breasts, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, bocconcini, and fresh basil.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the prepared creamy balsamic dressing over the mixed ingredients in the large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later, as this is a great make-ahead dish.
⏱️ 2 min