Easy BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad
A smoky-sweet pasta salad with tender BBQ chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics, summer gatherings, or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb cooked rotini pasta
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (no pork/animal fat)
1 cup shredded bell peppers
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1黄瓜, diced
1/2 avocado, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise (non-alcoholic)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Boil pasta al dente and drain.
Toss cooked chicken with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce and let sit 10 minutes.
Chop all vegetables and combine with pasta.
Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, remaining BBQ sauce, and spices for dressing.
Combine dressing with pasta mixture and cooled chicken.
Chill 1 hour before serving.
Top with avocado and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta for dietary needs
Leftovers keep 2-3 days refrigerated
Add spinach or lettuce for extra crunch
Adjust spice level with hot sauce if desired
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