Description
This chicken caprese pasta salad is your new go-to for summer picnics and meal prep! Made with rotisserie chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and balsamic dressing—it’s light, fresh, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 200g cooked pasta (I love rotini for this)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 100g mini mozzarella balls
Instructions
- Cook and cool your pasta (this is a great use for leftover cooked pasta).
- In a large bowl, mix pasta with tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and rotisserie chicken.
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything’s coated.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes, then serve in bowls or store for later!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 413
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg