Picnic Pasta
- SERVES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
This chicken pasta salad recipe is fit for any warm weather potluck or picnic! Our recipe for Picnic Pasta features a unique and yummy tasting dressing that really makes this pasta salad stand out!
What You'll Need
- 1 pound small pasta shells
- 3 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta to desired doneness; drain.
- In a medium bowl, toss together pasta, chicken, peas, scallions, and bell pepper.
- In a food processor or blender, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.