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Do you love Pompeian Balsamic Vinegar? Then I have the perfect recipe for you. My balsamic chicken pasta salad is a perfect lunchtime or a light dinner recipe. A mixture of fresh and canned ingredients make this one simple to put together.
Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
- 2 tbsp brown mustard
- 2 tbsp Pompeian Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Pompeian Olive Oil
- 2.25 oz sliced black olives
- 6 oz diced artichoke hearts
- 12 oz tri-color pasta (cooked and drained)
- 1/4 cup sliced green olives
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 whole avocado (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium size tomato (seeded and diced)
- 10 oz cooked chicken (diced)
In the bottom of a large serving bowl, mix brown mustard and Pompeian Balsamic Vinegar. Whisk in Pompeian Olive Oil until dressing is combined. Add black olives, artichoke hearts, pasta, and green olives to dressing. Mix lemon juice and diced avocado in a small bowl. Then add to larger bowl with other ingredients. Add tomato and chicken to large bowl as well. Toss entire salad with dressing until coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
You can serve this up in a bowl or on a plate. The variety of ingredients in this balsamic chicken pasta salad will leave you feeling full but not guilty.
Will you try my balsamic chicken pasta salad recipe as is? You can even vary it up with ingredients you love. Me? I will keep the artichokes and avocado because I love them both. However you change it up be sure to start with the dressing made with Pompeian Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil.
Jen says
This looks so good! I am going to have to give this a try. Thanks so much for sharing! PINNED>
Stacy Risenmay says
Yum! I love pasta salad so much! I am looking forward to trying this for a BBQ this summer 🙂
kelley says
Great summertime recipe! Thank you!
popcosmo says
This looks delicious and easy! Definitely giving it a try!!
KC Coake says
This looks so delish! Perfect summer picnic addition. Thanks for the recipe.
KC
Amy Anderson says
I LOVE balsamic vinegar. This look yummy!
Malia says
Great recipe… perfect for BBQ’s!
Emily says
My whole family loves balsamic! I’m pinning this to try soon. YUMMY!!
amy @ one artsy mama says
Mmmmm! That sounds and looks so good!
Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says
What a delicious-sounding recipe! I especially love the artichoke and avocado.
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
I love pasta salad but I’ve never thought of using Balsamic Vinegar as the dressing – that sounds so good!! Pinning this!
Ashlee says
I love balsamic vinegar, and this chicken pasta salad sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it!