Grilled Chicken and Ziti Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken and Ziti Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 pound ziti or other tubular pasta; 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery; 1 red onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups); 1 1/4 cups Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and sliced thin; 1/4 cup minced fresh dill; 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard; 2/3 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

2 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound ziti or other tubular pasta
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 red onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 1/4 cups Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and sliced thin
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
2/3 cup olive oil

1
In an oiled ridged grill pan heated over moderately high heat or on a rack set 4 to 6 inches over glowing coals grill the chicken breasts for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until they are springy to the touch, and transfer them to a dish.
2
Sprinkle the chicken with the lemon juice and let it cool.
3
In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the ziti until it is tender.
4
In a colander refresh the ziti under cold water and drain it well.
5
In a large bowl toss together the ziti, the bell peppers, the celery, the onion, the olives, and the dill.
6
Remove the chicken from the dish, reserving the juices, slice it thin, and add it to the ziti salad.
7
To the juices in the dish add the vinegar, the mayonnaise, the mustard, and salt and black pepper to taste, whisk the mixture well, and add the oil in a stream, whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
8
Add the dressing to the salad, toss the salad well, and season it with salt and black pepper.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved (about 1 1/2 pounds), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 pound ziti or other tubular pasta, 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken and Ziti Salad falls under the Salads 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.

Grilled Chicken and Ziti Salad

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