You know that meal that makes your entire family squeal with delight happy? Well, this is one of mine. Jillian actually clapped and cheered when I served this for dinner on Monday night. Jason & Sarah Martin also love it and my mom rushes over for dinner whenever I disclose this menu. So, what is your "make everybody happy" meal? Please post!
Chicken Pasta Salad
1 lb. cooked, shredded chicken
12 oz package cooked rotini pasta
2 heads broccoli, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/3 onion, chopped
1 can sliced olives
Italian Dressing (recipe below)
1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
1/2 cup ranch dressing (don't skip this-it's what holds it all together)
Italian Dressing:
2 envelopes dry Italian dressing mix
6 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
5 Tbsp water
1/2 cup oil
Combine cooled chicken, rotini, chopped vegetables, and olives. Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over chicken, rotini and vegetables. Mix together. Add ranch dressing and cheese. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
-:- I do not add the shredded cheese and I peel my bell peppers with a vegetable peeler before chopping. This dish is even better the next day!
Source: Recipe Shoebox
I serve this pasta salad with Garden Valley Veggie Toasted Chips...
and freshly sliced cantaloupe.
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