Welcome to another edition of Budget Friendly Recipes. My friends and I have rounded up another great group of recipes for you to try. Really I think we all love to have a few recipes that are super easy, nutritious, and budget-friendly. Once a month some of my favorite bloggers get together to share some of their favorite recipes. I am sure you will find some delicious new recipes that will quickly become family favorites.
Today I want to share a family favorite – Chicken Pasta Salad.
With summer here, I think we are all trying to spend less time in the kitchen and enjoy more time outside. Lighter meals are also perfect for this time of year too. Whether it’s just the family or a huge gathering for a BBQ, Chicken Pasta Salad is a favorite side dish and so easy to make. If you want to go meatless, you can always leave the chicken out and it will be just as good.
This one is so easy to make and takes just a few things that you probably have on hand at all times. I also call this one, clean out the fridge – green onions, celery, any left over veggie you want can be added. For an even lighter lunch place the pasta salad on a bed of lettuce.
Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Pkg. Bowtie Pasta 1 can large black olives - chopped, 4 hard boiled eggs - chopped, 2 cans diced chicken breasts, 1/2 c. feta cheese, 2 aroma tomatoes - diced, 1 small red onion - diced, low cal ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook pasta and add all the above ingredients. Add a little milk to the low cal ranch dressing and drizzle over, stirring well. Add just enough to create a nice salad, not saucy.
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Marty,
I love a great quick weeknight pasta dish! I bet it’s great for leftovers as well……if there are any! My family loves pasta dishes.
Hi Marty,
This looks so good. I love salads like this especially in the summer months. I signed up on the new email you have. I just got all mine switched over too. I hate when they change things or discontinue things. Have a great Friday and wonderful weekend. Happy Memorial day.
This looks great! I am pinning for future reference as I LOVE any kind of pasta salad. And i like the idea of putting the salad on a bed of lettuce!
Miss Marty I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you so much for hosting!