Grilled Chicken BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 Oz. Rotini Pasta
- 1 Lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 6 Slices Bacon
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1/2 C. Mayonnaise
- Half Lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
- 1 /2 tsp. Coarse Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Ground Pepper
- 1 C. Grape or Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 C. Loosely Packed Lettuce
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a pot of generously salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta water and transfer to a large bowl Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat, to prevent pasta from sticking together. Set pasta aside to cool
- Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium high heat and cook chicken until completely cooked through, and an instant thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F. about 5-6 minutes per side. Set aside to cool then chop into 1-inch cubes.
- Cook bacon in a foil-lined pan on the grill or on the stovetop, until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain, then roughly chop.
- In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss the pasta with the dressing, then add the chicken, bacon, and cherry tomatoes. Add lettuce right before serving.
Notes
The pasta salad can be served right away, or can be made up to 4 hours in advance. To keep the lettuce fresh and crisp, lettuce should only be added right before serving.
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