Summer salad with pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomato
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A creamy lemon aioli adds some zing to this pasta salad made with sun-dried tomatoes, arugula and shredded chicken. (TNS/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/Gretchen McKay)
Pasta salads are ideal for deck and porch dining because you don t have to heat them up. They also come together in no time and make excellent leftover lunches.
This recipe can be adapted to personal tastes in so many ways. If you don t like arugula, substitute finely cut baby spinach, shredded kale or a handful of fresh basil. Roma or cherry tomatoes can stand in for sun-dried. Trade the lemon aioli for a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Garnish with some olives or your favorite chopped herbs. Anything goes!
Pasta salad perfect for summer By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Published: June 9, 2021, 6:03am
Share: Pasta salad with dried tomatoes, arugula and shredded chicken. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazett)
With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, it’s officially time to move meals outdoors. It’s hot in front of your stove, and don’t you want to enjoy the sunshine or a summer sunset?
Pasta salads are ideal for deck and porch dining because you don’t have to heat them up. They also come together in no time and make excellent leftover lunches.
This recipe can be adapted to personal tastes in so many ways. If you don’t like arugula, substitute finely cut baby spinach, shredded kale or a handful of fresh basil. Roma or cherry tomatoes can stand in for sun-dried. Trade the lemon aioli for a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Garnish with some olives or your favorite chopped herbs. Anything goes!