Tri-Color Pasta Salad With Chicken and Peppers

Name: Tri-Color Pasta Salad With Chicken and Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces rotini pasta, tri-color (ie Barilla); 1 lb chicken meat, cooked cubed; 1 green bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 3 teaspoons capers (optional); 6 lettuce leaves; salt; pepper

Submitted by txzuckerbaeckerin

"Wonderful recipe to use leftover chicken of any kind. Cooking time includes chilling time."

Download

Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

12 ounces rotini pasta, tri-color (ie Barilla)
1 lb chicken meat, cooked cubed
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
¹⁄₂ cup olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 teaspoons capers (optional)
6 lettuce leaves
salt
pepper

directions

Cook rotini according to directions on the package; drain.
Cut all peppers in smaller pieces.
Combine with the drained and cooled down rotini, cooked chicken breast cubes and parsley.
In a separate bowl, make the vinaigrette with oil, vinegar, zest (and optional chopped capers).
Mix all together and season to taste.
Chill covered in fridge for 30 minutes for the flavors to mix.
Serve on a lettuce leaf.

Questions & Replies

Got a question? Share it with the community!

Reviews

Have any thoughts about this recipe? Share it with the community!

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

txzuckerbaeckerin

212

I came from Germany quite some years ago and live in North Texas. I used to do pastries and cakes, but had to stop due to health reasons. I still cook, and bake, but in great moderation and not as elaborately, as I've done in the past.  My cats and I enjoy a quiet life and I'm rebuilding friendships and making new ones..

View Full Profile