California Chicken Cafe Pasta Salad Recipe

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California Chicken Cafe Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta with crisp vegetables and juicy chicken, all tossed in a zesty dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer barbecue.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: How to Cook Cali nia Chicken Cafe Pasta Salad

  1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Enjoy your California Chicken Cafe Pasta Salad!
California Chicken Cafe Pasta Salad Recipe