Wagon Wheel Chicken Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups shredded roasted chicken breast
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 3 cups wagon wheel macaroni
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 add the shredded chicken to a large bowl.
• 2 add in the tomatoes, peas, celery, and green onion (if not serving immediately, add the peas just before serving).
• 3 cook pasta per package directions; drain pasta and toss with oil.
• 4 add parmesan to the pasta; toss to coat.
• 5 when the pasta is cooled to room temperature, add it to the chicken mixture.
• 6 to make the dressing: whisk the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
• 7 add in the olive oil, whisking until it is incorporated.
• 8 pour the dressing over the salad; toss gently but thoroughly.
• 9 cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours; serve chilled.