Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chicken
Spiral pasta, chicken, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion and feta are tossed with a vinaigrette made from the oil in a jar of sun-dried tomatoes.
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- Servings: 5 servings
Recipe
Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chicken
Spiral pasta, chicken, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion and feta are tossed with a vinaigrette made from the oil in a jar of sun-dried tomatoes.
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- Servings
- 5
Ingredients
For 5 servings
Pasta salad
Dressing
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large bowl
Instructions
Pasta salad
Step 1: Drain the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes.
Step 2: Measure out 1/3 cup of the oil. If you do not have enough, top it up with extra-virgin olive oil. Reserve any excess oil for another use.
Step 3: Add the remaining dressing ingredients and mix well.
Step 4: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the packet directions.
Step 5: Drain the pasta, rinse briefly under cold water and leave to cool.
Step 6: Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the spinach, chicken, tomatoes and onion, then pour over the dressing.
Step 7: Toss well, sprinkle with dried herbs and toss again.
Step 8: Just before serving, sprinkle with crumbled feta. Serve at room temperature if desired.
Make ahead
Step 9: Just before draining the pasta, scoop out a mug of the cooking water. Add 3 tbsp of the water to the dressing and shake well. Dress the salad as directed, reserving 3 tbsp of dressing to freshen it up from Day 2 onwards.
Step 10: To freshen the pasta salad, bring it to room temperature or briefly microwave it to warm gently. Toss with the reserved dressing and serve.
Notes
For mixed dried herbs, use a store-bought blend or equal parts thyme, oregano, parsley and basil, with a pinch of rosemary. Adjust the herbs to taste.
The salad keeps well and tastes even better the next day. To make it ahead, refrigerate the ingredients together and toss before serving. The chicken can be replaced with artichokes, asparagus, olives, char-grilled peppers or avocado.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 602 kcal
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
This pasta salad combines chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion and feta. Its vinaigrette uses the flavourful oil from the sun-dried tomato jar, and the salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
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