Roast Chicken Pasta and Grape Salad
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant Roast Chicken Pasta and Grape Salad, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. Tender rotisserie chicken pairs beautifully with al dente fusilli pasta, juicy red seedless grapes, and peppery baby arugula, creating a refreshing yet satisfying main dish. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, while toasted slivered almonds bring a delightful crunch to every bite. Finished with a generous sprinkle of shredded parmesan, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for a quick yet impressive meal or a light dish to share at a gathering. Serve it slightly chilled or at room temperature for a dish that’s as versatile as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken
- 12 oz fusilli pasta
- 2 cups red seedless grapes
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 0.333 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
While the pasta is cooking, shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, red grapes, baby arugula, and toasted almonds.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the salad just before serving. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 307 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 1768 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 85.9 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1202 mg | 26% | |
*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.
