Italian Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 3 cups dried elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken; 1 cup diced English cucumber (about 1/3 cucumber); 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup chopped pitted Nicoise olives; 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 whole); 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced hard salami (about 4 ounces); 1/4 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 small); 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 ounces ricotta salata, grated, or crumbled feta cheese; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
3 cups dried elbow macaroni
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1 cup diced English cucumber (about 1/3 cucumber)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped pitted Nicoise olives
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 whole)
1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced hard salami (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 small)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 ounces ricotta salata, grated, or crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, according to the package directions.
3
Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and shake until very dry.
4
Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over it and toss well to coat.
5
Add the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, peppers, salami, onions and parsley.
6
Season with salt and toss well to combine.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and remaining 1/2 cup olive oil; pour it over the salad and toss well.
8
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
9
For best flavor, let the salad stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 3 cups dried elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken, and more.

Yes, Italian Chicken Pasta 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.

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

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