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Dilly Ranch Grilled Chicken & Pasta Salad |
Here’s a hearty pasta salad you can call a complete meal. Tasty grilled chicken and a delicate dill-flavored ranch dressing will have them coming back for seconds.
This recipe came about in the most roundabout way I could have ever imagined.
First off, I like dill. I buy a plant last month, transplant it and because of the cold weather, it croaked. I don’t use dill much even though I do like it, so I just resigned myself to buying it when I needed it. Well, I needed it for some of my Grilled Salmon with Blue Cheese, so I bought some…at an OUTRAGEOUS price I might add.
Next, I like cucumbers, particularly the European kind and they were on sale buy one get one. However, I almost always end up having to throw at least half of it out. I’m on a mission here NOT to waste food!
A dilly of a salad! |
So what I did was throw an extra chicken breast on the grill the other night for this because I really had a taste for some dill-flavored chicken. The two go so well together. HINT: next time you make chicken soup, throw a few sprigs of dill in with the stock. You’ll love it!
And since dill and cucumbers are made for each other, I decided to add some hunks of cukes as well. And the result was delicious and hearty…you call this one a meal.
Dilly Ranch Grilled Chicken & Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz large grilled chicken breast
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or pasta shape of your choice
- salt & pepper to taste
- additional dill sprigs for garnish
- 1 tbs olive oil
DRESSING
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbs finely chopped dill
- 1 tbs ranch dressing mix the stuff in the envelope
- 2-3 tbs milk
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss; set aside.
- Slice cucumber in 1/2-inch slices, then quarter. Slice chicken breast about 1/8-inch thick. Add to pasta and toss. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix all dressing ingredients, starting with 2 tbs of milk. If you desire a thinner dressing, add the additional 1 tbs milk. Stir well and add to the pasta mixture. Toss gently, coating all ingredients with dressing.
- Chill for about 1 hour. Makes 4-6 servings
Nutrition
Dilly Ranch Grilled Chicken & Pasta Salad |
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Lisa Bond Photography says
That was very good. I made it today!
Judith Hanneman says
Glad you liked it Lisa! Try a bit of dill next time you make chicken soup too–HEAVEN!
Lisa Bond Photography says
P.S. Your photography is fabulous plus good recipes! You are doubly-talented!
Judith Hanneman says
Thanks Lisa! Coming from a pro like you I am so flattered <3