Side dishe for 10
Chopped Pasta Salad
Crisp chopped vegetables, pasta, bacon, cheese, and chicken combine with a tangy garlic dressing.
$1.91per serving $
15 minstart to table
10servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
- 1 lb bacon
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups chopped red cabbage
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 4 oz crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken (optional)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Boil the ditalini in salted water according to the package directions, then drain and cool it.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp, then crumble it.
- Whisk the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine the romaine, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, green onions, pasta, bacon, and gorgonzola in a large bowl.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Add the diced chicken if using, pour over the dressing, and toss until coated.
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