I don't know the real name of this salad or where we found it. We have named it this after my sister, who shared this many years ago as her favorite summer pasta salad! I share her like of this salad too! It is one of those salads you can really add anything you want and just pour over the yummy dressing. It is easy, and doesn't require a lot of prep and no oven!!
Enjoy!!
Pasta Salad
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup herbed white wine vinegar - tarragon or sweet basil (I didn't have this on hand and found you could substitute rice vinegar)
- 3-4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp tarragon or sweet basil leaves (if you use the herbed white wine vinegar, match the spice to the vinegar. If you use rice vinegar, just pick whichever you have - I used basil)
- 1 tsp sweet Hungarian Paprika (I didn't have this on hand and used regular paprika, 1/2 tsp)
- 1 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Set aside until salad is ready.
Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 jars (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts
- 12 oz pasta (your choice) cooked and well drained
- 1 can sliced black olives, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- cherry tomatoes, sliced in half - adding as much as you like!
- Optional add ins I have added - chopped red peppers, carrots, cucumbers, or whatever else you might like! I added Feta cheese this time too!
Place all your salad ingredients in a bowl and pour your dressing on top. Eat with french bread and enjoy!!
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