Description

A refreshing cold pasta salad combining smoky grilled chicken, tangy BBQ dressing, and crisp vegetables for an easy summer meal. Ideal for picnics, weeknight dinners, or potlucks.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked rotini pasta

2 cups diced grilled chicken

1 cup corn kernels

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup BBQ sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and rinse under cool water.

2. Grill or pan cook chicken brushed with a bit of BBQ sauce until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then dice.

3. In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

4. In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, corn, bell pepper, celery, and tomatoes.

5. Pour two thirds of the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning or add remaining dressing if needed.

7. Cover and chill the salad for at least 40 minutes before serving.

8. Garnish with parsley and serve chilled.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: salad
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 600
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 3
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 55

Keywords: bbq chicken pasta salad, cold pasta salad, creamy chicken pasta salad, summer pasta salad, bbq pasta salad