One night a couple weeks ago I was getting ready to make this salad for yet another dinner, when it hit me..."I should make this salad into a pasta salad. It was a fun twist on something we already love.
Now I'm not sure which way I like it better!
CHICKEN WALDORF PASTA SALAD
(Inspired by the CPK Salad)
2 large grilled chicken breast sliced thin
1 lb. bow tie pasta; cooked aldente, drained and chilled
1 granny smith apple cubed
1 C. red seedless grapes sliced in half
1 C. chopped celery
½ -1 C. Crumbled Gorgonzola Blue Cheese (to your taste)
1 recipe Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette (see below)
1. Combine and toss the chicken, pasta, apple, grapes, celery and cheese.
2. Poor the Vinaigrette over top and toss again. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
3. Serves 6-8 people.
DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
½ C. Balsamic Vinegar
2 T. Dijon Mustard
1 T. Garlic minced
½ t. pepper
½ t. salt
1 ¼ C. olive oil
1. Wisk together or blend in a blender. (Blended in a blender makes it much creamier and smooth.)
2 comments:
I love the Waldorf salad from CPK. This looks delish. Do you omit the candied walnuts on the pasta version?
Hey Lindy,
I did leave out the walnuts for the pasta salad, only because I didn't have any on hand and I wanted to keep this super easy for a summer salad. But you could definitely add them if you have the time. I'm sure they would taste great.
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