Pasta salad with chicken, herbs, and Asiago cheese topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 220 g of cavatappi pasta (corkscrew)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
- 1.5 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (200 g)
- 6 cups arugula
- 0.5 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
Preparation:
- In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, chives, sour cream, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a little black pepper.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; brush with oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Grill, turning once, until cooked through and covered with grill marks, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool; place in a bowl with the dressing.
- Add the chicken, arugula, Asiago, and onion and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This pasta salad is best served immediately.
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