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Chicken Salad Chick Pasta Salad Copycat

A delightful twist on the classic pasta salad with tri-color rotini and fresh ingredients, perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing
  • 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Mix-ins
  • 1/3 cup chopped artichoke hearts
  • 1/3 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (from a jar)
  • to taste Salt if needed
  • to taste Ground black pepper if needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Once cooked, rinse it with cold water and refrigerate until it's chilled.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the Italian dressing, Italian seasoning, artichoke hearts, and black olives until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing mixture over the chilled pasta in a large bowl. Add the crumbled feta and grated Parmesan cheese, then toss to combine everything thoroughly.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and ground black pepper if desired.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving it to let the flavors meld together.

Notes

Can be garnished with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs like basil or parsley. Pair it with grilled chicken or a light soup for a complete meal.