Asparagus And Artichoke Pasta Salad
Creamy chicken asparagus bow ties.
Recipe Summary Asparagus And Artichoke Pasta Salad
I threw this simple recipe together one night to use up some leftover chicken and asparagus. All quantities are approximate and can be adjusted according to your taste. Can easily be adjusted to include pasta salad favorites such as diced onions or celery (which, if I had had any, probably would have ended up in the bowl too!) A tasty way to use up your leftovers!
Ingredients | Bow Tie Pasta Recipes With Chicken And Asparagus6 slices bacon10 asparagus spears, ends trimmed½ (16 ounce) package rotini, elbow, or penne pasta3 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped1 cooked chicken breast, cubed¼ cup dried cranberries¼ cup toasted sliced almondssalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsPlace bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Strain asparagus out of water and immediately plunge into a bowl filled with ice water; let sit in ice water until completely cold, then cut into 1 inch pieces. Next, add pasta to boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, rinse with cold water until chilled, then drain well.Stir together mayonnaise, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Fold in artichoke, chicken, cranberries, almonds, crumbled bacon, and asparagus. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then fold in cooked pasta. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.Info | Bow Tie Pasta Recipes With Chicken And Asparagusprep:
20 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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