CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD
This recipe is adapted from the "Simply Down Home Cookbook' that I received from Studentchef in the Spring 2009 Cookbook Swap. It uses some of my favorite ingredients and I can not wait until late Spring when fresh, local asparagus is in season! A neighboring town, Hadley, Massachusetts is famous for its asparagus and I eat more than my fill every year!
Provided by Jociecee
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a stockpot.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain pasta and keep warm.
- Wash asparagus and remove and discard tough ends.
- Slice asparagus into one inch pieces.
- Cook asparagus in a large skillet in shallow water and steam for 1-2 minutes until crisp tender.
- Drain well and reserve.
- Chop chicken into one inch pieces.
- Cut grape tomatoes in half.
- Combine Italian dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add cooked pasta and asparagus to the Italian dressing and mix together until everything is evenly coated.
- Add chicken, tomatoes, basil, olives, and cheese and stir to combine.
- Serve pasta salad warm or at room temperature.
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