Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
Make this Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad with creamy balsamic dressing and juicy grilled chicken. This easy salad is a perfect summer meal!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
Creamy Balsamic Dressing:
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Salad Ingredients:
- 4 cups of cooked noodles I use a whole grain spaghetti noodle
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 large tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup mini bocconcini cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 green onions sliced
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with the seasoning salt, and grill until cooked through.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain, and toss lightly with olive oil (about 2 tsp). Set aside.
- While the chicken is grilling, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing: balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together the cooked noodles, fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, sliced onions, bocconcini cheese, spinach and parmesan cheese.
- Once the chicken is cooked, cut it into bite sized pieces, and add to the salad.
- Stir in the creamy balsamic vinegar dressing, and mix until everything is coated.
- You can serve this salad right away, or let it rest for up to an hour.
- Serve with extra fresh basil and sprinkle extra parmesan cheese if you wish.
- Enjoy!