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Easy Italian Chicken Fettuccine Salad

Easy Italian Chicken Fettuccine Salad

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A flavorful mix of fresh veggies, chicken, and fettuccine, bathed in a delicious herby, parmesan vinaigrette, makes this a hearty main dish salad perfect as a meal or a side dish that others will rave about.
Course dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Salad, Chicken Salad, Fettuccini Chicken, Italian Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 425

Equipment

  • 1 Large sauce pan or stockpot for cooking pasta

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra vorgin
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, oregano leaves, and salt. (1 tsp each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Salad:

  • 6 ounces uncooked dried fettuccine broken into thirds
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken breast cooked and cubed
  • 2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced

Optional Veggies:

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup calamata olives halved

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Cook Fettuccine according to package directions until Al Dente. Rinse in cold water, drain.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients, shake well, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked and rinsed fettuccine and all remaining salad ingredients. Add prepared dressing, mix well, and serve.

Notes

  • Cook your pasta Al Dente: Al dente pasta holds its shape and texture better when tossed with the dressing and other ingredients. Be sure to rinse it with cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent it from sticking.
  • Fresh garlic is best: Fresh garlic really makes a difference in the flavor of this salad. It gives it a flavor pop that cannot be substituted. 
  • Chill before serving: (optional): While this salad is delicious served immediately, chilling it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld together.
  • Prep the dried herbs:  Rub the oregano and basil in your palm before sprinkling them into the dressing. This wakes up and releases the flavors, and is partly what makes this vinaigrette so fragrant and flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g