Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad With Chicken, Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes
(it's less expensive and healthier too!) this creamy chicken and asparagus pasta can be ready, fridge to table, in 30 minutes.
Recipe Summary Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad With Chicken, Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes
A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes!
Ingredients | Creamy Pasta Chicken Recipes1 large garlic clove, minced⅓ cup mayonnaise⅓ cup sour cream⅓ cup buttermilk3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons salt1 pound bow tie (farfalle) pasta8 ounces trimmed asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths1 pound cooked chicken breast strips, pulled into bite-size pieces8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved and lightly salted1 (14 ounce) can whole artichoke hearts, drained, cut into sixths3 green onions, thinly sliced½ cup pine nuts, toasted in a small skillet over low heat until golden¼ cup pesto (homemade or refrigerated prepared variety)DirectionsMix dressing ingredients in a small bowl; keep chilled until ready to toss with salad. (Store in clean jar with lid.)Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 Tbs. of salt to boil in a large soup kettle. Add pasta and, using package times as a guide, boil, stirring frequently and adding asparagus the last 1 minute, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto a large, lipped cookie sheet. Set aside to cool while preparing remaining salad ingredients.Place all salad ingredients (except buttermilk dressing) in a large bowl or transfer to a gallon-size zippered bag. (Can be covered and refrigerated several hours at this point.) When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat and serve.Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.Info | Creamy Pasta Chicken RecipesServings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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