Description
A delightful dish combining the flavors of Caprese salad with pasta and grilled chicken, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rotini pasta
- 1 pound of grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- ½ cup of balsamic vinaigrette
- ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of diced bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions, adding a pinch of salt. Drain and rinse with cold water when al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, grill the chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper over medium heat until fully cooked, around 6-7 minutes on each side. Allow to rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, sliced grilled chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls. Toss gently.
- Next, drizzle balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil over the mixture, tossing again to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper.
- Finally, add fresh basil leaves and give a gentle toss to combine.
Notes
For added crunch, consider including diced bell peppers. This dish can be prepared ahead; store dressing separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg