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Home » Chicken » Dilly Ranch Grilled Chicken & Pasta Salad

Dilly Ranch Grilled Chicken & Pasta Salad

June 17, 2014 by Judith Hannemann

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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!

 

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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.

 

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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.
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Chicken, salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, pasta salad recipe
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 650kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

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

Serving: 1person | Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Lisa Bond Photography says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    That was very good. I made it today!

  2. Judith Hanneman says

    June 21, 2014 at 1:07 am

    Glad you liked it Lisa! Try a bit of dill next time you make chicken soup too–HEAVEN!

  3. Lisa Bond Photography says

    July 18, 2014 at 1:29 am

    P.S. Your photography is fabulous plus good recipes! You are doubly-talented!

  4. Judith Hanneman says

    July 18, 2014 at 2:23 am

    Thanks Lisa! Coming from a pro like you I am so flattered <3

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