Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Toss gently to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer the salad in a serving dish or individual cups for a beautiful presentation.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Grilling the chicken adds a nice smoky flavor, but rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg