
Pasta salad
Perfect for a summer picnic, for the kids' lunch or even as an accompaniment to your barbecued food, this classic pasta salad is sure to please young and old alike!



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Ingredients
- 750 ml (3 cups) raw macaroni or fusilli
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into 1cm x 1cm cubes
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) dried Italian herbs
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 stick of celery, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 125 ml (½ cup) mayonnaise
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) cider vinegar
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar
- Salt and pepper from the mill
- 125 ml (½ cup) green olives (optional, adventurer version)
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Preparation
- In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil and cook pasta for 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool pasta under cold water. Place in a large bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and cook diced chicken, dried Italian herbs, salt and pepper for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Place in bowl with pasta.
- In another bowl, mix together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Add to pasta with remaining ingredients and mix well. Adjust seasonings as needed.
For the adventurers
Notes and tips
Add ½ cup pitted and sliced green olives.