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

Total Time15

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

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