Pasta and vegetable salad with chicken

190 min
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11 ingredients

Pasta and vegetable salad with chicken

Pasta and vegetable salad with chicken is a dish that combines the freshness of vegetables with the soft texture of pasta, complemented by the protein from the chicken. This recipe has its roots in Mediterranean cuisine, where cold pasta salads are very popular, especially during the warm months due to their ease of preparation and nutritional value.

In different Latin American countries, this salad may be known by various names. For example, in Mexico and some Central American countries, it is often called "chicken noodle salad"; in Argentina and Chile, simply "cold pasta salad". Although each region adds its characteristic ingredients, the essence of this recipe remains: a refreshing, light, and balanced mix.

The combination of fresh vegetables, a simple but tasty dressing, and chicken make this salad an ideal option for both home lunches and informal gatherings. It is easy to adapt with different vegetables depending on the season and personal tastes.

How to prepare Pasta and vegetable salad with chicken

To begin, cook the vermicelli noodles following the instructions on the package, making sure they are al dente.

After cooking, drain the pasta well and place it in a large bowl to make it easier to mix with the other ingredients.

In a separate container, carefully whisk the light olive oil, wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic until you get a homogeneous and well-integrated dressing.

Next, pour a third of the dressing over the mushrooms, the broccoli florets, the snow peas, and the cherry tomatoes.

Stir the ingredients well so they are coated with the dressing and refrigerate the mixture for approximately three hours in a separate bowl to allow the flavors to intensify.

Finally, just before serving, add the cooked chicken and the pine nuts to provide texture and an additional flavor that complements the entire salad.

Ensalada de pasta y verduras con pollo

Ingredients (11)

  • Vermicelli Noodles
  • Light Olive Oil
  • Wine Vinegar
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Garlic
  • Mushrooms
  • Broccoli Florets
  • Snow Peas
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Chicken
  • Pine Nuts

Instructions (15 steps)

  1. 1 Cook the vermicelli according to the package instructions
  2. 2 Drain
  3. 3 Place in a large bowl
  4. 4 Beat the oil
  5. 5 vinegar
  6. 6 mustard
  7. 7 and garlic well until they are thoroughly mixed
  8. 8 Pour 1/3 of the dressing over the mushrooms
  9. 9 broccoli
  10. 10 peas
  11. 11 tomatoes
  12. 12 or bell peppers
  13. 13 Stir and chill for 3 hours in a separate bowl
  14. 14 When ready to serve
  15. 15 add the chicken and nuts