Description

Summery chicken pasta salad is a protein-packed, fresh, and satisfying dish made with rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty herb dressing. Perfect for meal prep, BBQs, potlucks, or an easy summer lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried dill
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 ears fresh yellow corn
16 oz mini bow tie pasta
12 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
12 oz grape tomatoes, halved
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups English cucumber, chopped
1 cup green onions, chopped
3 1/2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded and chilled
1/4 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

Whisk olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Boil corn for 4 minutes, remove, and let cool.
Cook pasta until al dente, reserving pasta water before draining.
Spread pasta on a baking sheet and cool completely.
Cut corn kernels from the cob.
Combine pasta, corn, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, cucumber, green onions, and chicken in a large bowl.
Add dressing and reserved pasta water, then toss until evenly coated.
Adjust seasoning and chill for 1–2 hours if desired before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Refresh leftovers with a splash of dressing.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 485
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: summery chicken pasta salad, chicken pasta salad, protein pasta salad, summer salad