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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad: A Summery Delight You’ll Love

This BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad is a refreshing and versatile dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Other pasta shapes like penne or shells can be swapped in.
For the Protein
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Diced or shredded; rotisserie chicken or grilled tofu can be used as a vegetarian option.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Canned or grilled corn works; fresh corn elevates freshness.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Diced; green onions can be a milder alternative.
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Feel free to use dairy-free cheese for a lactose-free version.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a healthier substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce Adjust the type of BBQ sauce to your liking.
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Season to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Season to taste.
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta by boiling a large pot of salted water, adding rotini pasta and cooking according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth to create the dressing.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, corn, red onion, and cheddar cheese to the dressing. Gently fold to combine.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, and taste to adjust seasoning.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad is customizable; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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