SUNNY'S GRILLED COBB PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
2 ears corn, shucked
Kosher salt
1 pound bowtie pasta
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 avocado, flesh diced
1 scallion, cut into thirds
Zest of 1 lime plus 1 teaspoon lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
8 slices crisped bacon, chopped
1/2 cup blue cheese or gorgonzola crumbles

Steps:

  • For the grill: Prepare a grill for high heat.
  • Cut each chicken breast open and in half to make 4 thin chicken fillets. With a meat mallet, gently pound each chicken fillet to even thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with the paprika and some salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Put both the chicken and corn on the grill above the direct heat. Cook the chicken on one side for about 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. For the corn, simply rotate to get charred and blistered kernels on all sides. This takes about the same time as the chicken, so tend to both simultaneously. Remove the chicken from the grill and cover with aluminum foil for 10 minutes. Allow the corn to cool enough to cut the kernels off, then do just that. Put the corn in a bowl. Once rested, finely chop the chicken: not big chunks, nice lil bits the size of peas.
  • For the pasta: Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • For the dressing: In a small food processor, add the mayonnaise, avocado, scallion, lime zest and juice, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend until smooth; if needed, add a splash of water to thin to desired consistency.
  • For the salad: To the large bowl of pasta, add the sun-dried tomatoes and dressing and mix to combine. Arrange the chicken, corn, eggs, bacon and cheese on top of the pasta salad.

Angela Makoon
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This pasta salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Akhil Karthikeyan
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This pasta salad was a disappointment. The grilled chicken was dry and the vegetables were undercooked.


Ummul Khair
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I found this pasta salad to be bland. It needed more seasoning.


Gaming Foisal FN 444
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This pasta salad is a bit too heavy for my taste. I would prefer a lighter dressing.


Christianah Idowu
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The grilled vegetables add a lot of flavor.


Jordan Ernst
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer potluck.


Navnil Varma
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I love the grilled flavor in this pasta salad. It's so unique and delicious.


Ixxychal7777x Xotxo
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sonam Dechen Wangmo
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I love this pasta salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I always make it when I'm having a barbecue.


Vivian Erasmus Ada
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Jefferson Powell
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The grilled chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the dressing was light and refreshing.


Wilma Spencer
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This pasta salad is delicious! I used leftover grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was still amazing. The dressing is so flavorful and really brings the whole dish together.


Julie Matz
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The grilled corn and black beans add a nice sweetness and smokiness, and the dressing is perfectly creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Aadee Raj
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, and blue cheese. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Chelsea B
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This grilled Cobb pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish! The grilled chicken and vegetables add a smoky flavor, and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.