Description
A delicious and refreshing Chicken Pasta Salad with crispy bacon and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for a light meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled bacon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the amount of bacon according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta Salad, Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Salad Recipe