Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad With Chicken, Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad With Chicken, Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Creamy Buttermilk Dressing:; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; Pasta Salad:; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 pound bow tie (farfalle) pasta; 8 ounces trimmed asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 pound cooked chicken breast strips, pulled into bite-size pieces; 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved and lightly salted; 1 (14 ounce) can whole artichoke hearts, drained, cut into sixths; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted in a small skillet over low heat until golden; 1/4 cup pesto (homemade or refrigerated prepared variety)

Servings: persons

Creamy Buttermilk Dressing:
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
Pasta Salad:
2 tablespoons salt
1 pound bow tie (farfalle) pasta
8 ounces trimmed asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 pound cooked chicken breast strips, pulled into bite-size pieces
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved and lightly salted
1 (14 ounce) can whole artichoke hearts, drained, cut into sixths
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted in a small skillet over low heat until golden
1/4 cup pesto (homemade or refrigerated prepared variety)

1
Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl; keep chilled until ready to toss with salad. (Store in clean jar with lid.)
2
Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 Tbs. of salt to boil in a large soup kettle. Add pasta and, using package times as a guide, boil, stirring frequently and adding asparagus the last 1 minute, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto a large, lipped cookie sheet. Set aside to cool while preparing remaining salad ingredients.
3
Place all salad ingredients (except buttermilk dressing) in a large bowl or transfer to a gallon-size zippered bag. (Can be covered and refrigerated several hours at this point.) When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat and serve.

1211

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Creamy Buttermilk Dressing:, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad With Chicken, Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes 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.

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad With Chicken, Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes

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