Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad With Chicken, Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes
They're packed with a colorful mix of veggies, homemade dressings, and cold pastas.
Recipe Summary Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad With Chicken, Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes
A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes!
Ingredients | Bowtie Pasta Cold Pasta Salad Recipes1 large garlic clove, minced⅓ cup mayonnaise⅓ cup sour cream⅓ cup buttermilk3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons salt1 pound bow tie (farfalle) pasta8 ounces trimmed asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths1 pound cooked chicken breast strips, pulled into bite-size pieces8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved and lightly salted1 (14 ounce) can whole artichoke hearts, drained, cut into sixths3 green onions, thinly sliced½ cup pine nuts, toasted in a small skillet over low heat until golden¼ cup pesto (homemade or refrigerated prepared variety)DirectionsMix dressing ingredients in a small bowl; keep chilled until ready to toss with salad. (Store in clean jar with lid.)Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 Tbs. of salt to boil in a large soup kettle. Add pasta and, using package times as a guide, boil, stirring frequently and adding asparagus the last 1 minute, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto a large, lipped cookie sheet. Set aside to cool while preparing remaining salad ingredients.Place all salad ingredients (except buttermilk dressing) in a large bowl or transfer to a gallon-size zippered bag. (Can be covered and refrigerated several hours at this point.) When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat and serve.Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.Info | Bowtie Pasta Cold Pasta Salad RecipesServings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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