This simple main dish chicken salad recipe is very fresh and delicious. I like to use shredded chicken, because it holds onto the vinaigrette and stays moist and tender. Make sure that you use balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, not plain balsamic vinegar!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- 2 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken
- 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces
- 9 oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 cup Havarti cheese cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Preparation:
Combine salad dressing with mustard in large bowl; add chicken, mix to coat and set aside. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a heavy stockpot. Add beans and cook for 3 minutes. Add tortellini and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes longer. Drain well.
Add to large bowl with remaining ingredients and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for a few hours before serving.
