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Picnic Pasta

Picnic Pasta
SERVES
12
COOK TIME
15 Min

This chicken pasta salad recipe is fit for any warm weather potluck or picnic! Our recipe for Picnic Pasta features a unique and yummy tasting dressing that really makes this pasta salad stand out!

What You'll Need

  • 1 pound small pasta shells
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta to desired doneness; drain.
     
  2. In a medium bowl, toss together pasta, chicken, peas, scallions, and bell pepper.
     
  3. In a food processor or blender, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 12

  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Calories 290
  • Calories from Fat 78
  • Total Fat 8.7g 13 %
  • Saturated Fat 1.0g 5 %
  • Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
  • Protein 17g 34 %
  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Cholesterol 36mg 12 %
  • Sodium 290mg 12 %
  • Total Carbohydrates 34g 11 %
  • Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11 %
  • Sugars 3.3g 0 %

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This recipe is yummy.Will make again!

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