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Tailgate Pasta Salad

  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Cook: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 cups penne pasta, cooked
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled or cooked, cut into cubes
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup diced purple onion
  • ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ½ cup freshly chopped basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Preparation
  1. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon, olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Combine pasta and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl, tossing gently. Stir in balsamic vinaigrette, basil and oregano, tossing gently. Serve immediately or chill.

Chef’s Tip: Feel free to add the liquid from the sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

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