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Layered Chicken and Pasta Salad - Recipe

An easy-to-make chicken salad with a combination of layers that include pasta, eggs, and lettuce. The layers create a tasty salad that can be enjoyed as a light meal or served as a nice side dish.
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Layered Chicken and Pasta Salad Recipe
Directions
  • Cook pasta, rinse with cold water and drain well; toss with canola oil. Set aside.
  • Place the lettuce on the bottom of the bowl; pour pasta over the lettuce.
  • Add the hard-boiled egg slice on top of the pasta.
  • Sprinkle with the salt and pepper; add a layer of chicken and then add a layer of peas on top of the chicken.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients and stir until blended.
  • Carefully spread the dressing over the top of the salad.
  • Place in the refrigerator until chilled. Before serving, sprinkle with cheese and minced parsley.
 
 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Container: 2 - 3 quart serving bowl
Servings: 10
Ingredients
-1 1/2 cups uncooked pasta shells (small)
-1 tablespoon canola oil
-4 cups shredded lettuce, loosely packed
-3 hard boiled eggs - sliced
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/8 teaspoon pepper
-2 cups cooked shredded chicken
-10 ounces frozen peas
-4 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
-2 tablespoons minced parsley
- DRESSING:
-1 cup mayonnaise
-1/4 cup light sour cream
-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
-1 teaspoon dried onion flakes