Chicken Gorgonzola Pasta Salad
Elevate your pasta salad game with this irresistible Chicken Gorgonzola Pasta Salad—a perfect fusion of creamy, tangy, and savory goodness. Tender rotini pasta pairs beautifully with juicy, cooked chicken breast, peppery arugula or baby spinach, and sweet bursts of halved cherry tomatoes. Crumbled gorgonzola cheese adds rich, tangy depth, perfectly complemented by the crunch of toasted walnuts and the sharpness of thinly sliced red onions. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful homemade dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and garlic, this salad strikes the ideal balance between hearty and fresh. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a versatile dish equally suited for meal prep, potlucks, or a chic weekday lunch. Serve immediately for a bright, crisp bite, or chill for up to four hours to let the vibrant flavors meld to perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups arugula or baby spinach
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked and diced chicken, arugula or baby spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, and toasted walnuts.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to evenly coat all the components with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.2 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.0 g | 285% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 5831 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.7 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 253.0 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1647 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 3444 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
