Arugula Pasta Chicken Picnic Salad Recipe

Name: Arugula Pasta Chicken Picnic Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 to 1/2 lb farfalle pasta (Delallo Organic Farfalle #87 Whole Wheat Pasta); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 5 to 10 oz baby arugula or baby spinach; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 12-14 pitted kalamata olives, chopped; 3 tbsp chopped red onion; Dressing:; 4 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp sherry or red wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp dried oregano; ½ tbsp olive oil; salt & pepper to taste; 4 shallow square glass or tupperware containers

Servings: persons

1/3 to 1/2 lb farfalle pasta (Delallo Organic Farfalle #87 Whole Wheat Pasta)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
5 to 10 oz baby arugula or baby spinach
1 pint grape tomatoes
12-14 pitted kalamata olives, chopped
3 tbsp chopped red onion
Dressing:
4 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp sherry or red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp dried oregano
½ tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
4 shallow square glass or tupperware containers

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1) Coat chicken thighs with olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper on both sides. Grill or broil to 145 degrees, take off heat and let rest and cool.
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2) Cook pasta according to package directions, run cold water over it and drain well.
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3) For dressing, put all ingredients in food processor and process until emulsified.
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4) Toss arugula, pasta, red onion, tomatoes and 1/3 of dressing. Add salt & pepper or more dressing to taste.
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5) Slice chicken thighs.
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6) Divide salad into 4 containers, place 1/4 of sliced chicken thighs on top of each.
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7) Put remaining dressing in container to serve at picnic.

305

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 to 1/2 lb farfalle pasta (Delallo Organic Farfalle #87 Whole Wheat Pasta), 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 5 to 10 oz baby arugula or baby spinach, 1 pint grape tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Arugula Pasta Chicken Picnic Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arugula Pasta Chicken Picnic Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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