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Cold chicken and cheese pasta salad.

Cold Pasta Salad with Chicken

Harriet
This cold pasta salad can be eaten as a meal by itself, or it can be made to serve a crowd as a side dish for BBQ's, picnics or any large gathering.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Sides
Servings 8 generous servings
Calories 509 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 300 grams (10.58 ounces) cooked pasta macaroni, bow tie or elbow or similar, cooled
  • 450 grams (15.87 ounces) cooked chicken BBQ or roasted chicken - cooled, skin and bones removed and cut into bite sized cubes
  • 250 grams (8.8 ounces) cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 150 grams (5.3 ounces) corn kernels cooked and cooled - can use fresh, frozen or canned corn
  • 150 grams (5.3 ounces) peas cooked and cooled
  • 170 grams (6 ounces) green capsicum (bell pepper), seeded and cut into thin 3 cm strips
  • 1 x 400 gram (14 ounces) can of brown lentils rinsed and drained
  • 200 grams (7 ounces) red onion cut in half and thinly sliced
  • 300 grams (10.58 ounces) tasty cheese cut into 2 cm cubes
  • 5 spring onions sliced

Dressing

  • 70 grams (2.5 ounces) grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup natural (plain) yoghurt
  • Salt for seasoning (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place all the salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl mix together the dressing ingredients, season to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, toss and mix well.