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California Chicken Cafe Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe

California Chicken Cafe Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe

The California Chicken Cafe Broccoli Pasta Salad has yummy broccoli, soft pasta, and colourful veggies. It's a mix of fresh stuff that tastes really good. 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breasts (diced)
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets, (blanched and chopped)
  • 2 cups Cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
  • 1/2 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Clove garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Mix chicken, broccoli, pasta, peppers, and onion in a big bowl. 
  • In another bowl, mix mayo, yoghurt, lemon, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. 
  • Pour dressing on salad, and toss well. Chill for 1 hour. 
  • Add parsley, and Parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Cook the Broccoli Quickly: Make sure the broccoli stays crunchy by cooking it just a little.
  • Cool Before Eating: Letting the salad sit in the fridge makes it taste even better.
Keyword California Chicken Cafe Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe