GRILLED CHICKEN AND ZITI SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Pasta     Picnic     Kid-Friendly     Backyard BBQ     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Boil     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound ziti or other tubular pasta
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 red onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 1/4 cups Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and sliced thin
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
2/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In an oiled ridged grill pan heated over moderately high heat or on a rack set 4 to 6 inches over glowing coals grill the chicken breasts for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until they are springy to the touch, and transfer them to a dish. Sprinkle the chicken with the lemon juice and let it cool. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the ziti until it is tender. In a colander refresh the ziti under cold water and drain it well.
  • In a large bowl toss together the ziti, the bell peppers, the celery, the onion, the olives, and the dill. Remove the chicken from the dish, reserving the juices, slice it thin, and add it to the ziti salad. To the juices in the dish add the vinegar, the mayonnaise, the mustard, and salt and black pepper to taste, whisk the mixture well, and add the oil in a stream, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. Add the dressing to the salad, toss the salad well, and season it with salt and black pepper.

Olaonipekunolamide Kabir
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I made this salad for a party, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The dressing was also delicious.


Usman 1234
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This salad is easy to make and very tasty. I used leftover chicken and ziti, and it worked out great. The dressing was light and flavorful.


Siciid Indho
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Husnaara mubassira Lamia
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This salad is a great summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a picnic or barbecue.


Shinthiya Rohoman
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and ziti. It's also a healthy and delicious meal. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.


Buhle Melody
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The grilled chicken is flavorful, and the ziti is cooked perfectly. The dressing is also very good.


reddest yayo
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken and ziti to make it.


Jf vx
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great summer salad, and it's also perfect for potlucks and picnics.


Wilberforce Mugo
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled chicken and ziti, and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Dawn East
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sathi Akrar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and ziti. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


The Rock
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I made this salad for a party, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The dressing was also delicious.


Kelvin Seman Collins
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used leftover chicken and ziti, and it worked out great. The dressing was light and flavorful.


Moon chacky
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. The grilled chicken was flavorful, and the ziti was cooked just right. The dressing was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Almina Kawsar Almina Kawsar
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This salad is delicious! The grilled chicken is so tender and juicy, and the ziti is cooked perfectly. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Arif Naz
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I've made this salad twice now, and it's quickly become a favorite. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's healthy, too.


ANITA'S JOURNEY 'S
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This grilled chicken and ziti salad was a hit at my summer potluck! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the ziti was perfectly al dente. The dressing was light and tangy, and the vegetables added a nice crunch.