Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad

Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

14 servings

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022
Combining the coolness of a salad and the zesty seasonings of pizza, this salad is perfect for a summer get together. Megan Moore, Memphis, Tennessee

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
  • 2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 300 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.