Friday, September 25, 2009

BLT Chicken & Pasta Salad


I just served this to some guests and they loved it.  It is a classic in the family.  I think the reason men like it so much is because one of the ingredients to the dressing is...  BBQ sauce.  
1/2 cup mayonnaise                       1/4 t. black pepper
1/3 cup water        1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
1 T. barbeque sauce                  10 oz. pasta
1 1/2 t. white vinegar                               8 slices bacon
1 1/2 t. dried chives                    2 cups torn lettuce
1/4 t. garlic powder     2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped

In a large bowl mix first 7 ingredients.  Put chicken in a 6 quart pot and add salt along with just enough water to cover.  Boil, then reduce heat to low until done.  Remove to cutting board and cut into small pieces.  Add water to pot for pasta and add pasta once it boils.  Cook pasta until al dente.
As pasta boils cook the bacon.  Drain the grease and cut into small pieces.  Add hot pasta to the dressing bowl and toss to mix.  Add remaining ingredients and enjoy!

(This recipe was adapted from a friend.  Credit must be given to Sharon Redfearn.)

2 comments:

Andrea said...

mmmmm....I love this salad. I hope there's some left when I see you tomorrow!

Generational stitcher said...

Even my picky 7 yo son ate this...only left 1 tomato in his bowl. I didn't use chives though, just some onion powder...YUM!!