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easy deli style pasta salad recipe

Deli sytle pasta salad is one of my family’s favorite summer suppers. The fact that it’s low fat, easy prep, and is even better as left overs? Well that makes mama happy! Because one dish wonders are my favorite kind of meal, this one is perfect – it’s got veggies, cheese, pasta and protein, all in one dish. My big secret is that I make it with leftover chicken breasts, the day before I need it – so it means I don’t have to stress about dinner the next day.

deli style pasta salad recipe

 

Deli Style Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of tricolor pasta (12 or 16 oz box – both work fine) – cooked, drained and cooled
  • 1 small onion (see prep notes below)
  • 3 roma tomatoes – diced
  • 1 english cucumber – deseeded and diced
  • 1 cup of sliced black olives
  • 1 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup of italian dressing (we love Olive Garden)
  • 3 cups of chicken breast, cubed (rotisserie or leftovers are perfect for this!)

For the onion – dice into small pieces, then blanch in a small pot of water for 3-4 minutes until barely translucent. Drain and cool before adding to the salad. (You can do this while the pasta cooks.)

In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredient – saving the italian dressing for last. Toss in as much dressing as you need to lightly coat the entire salad mixture. Once mixed, put into a large bowl and seal, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving (over night is even better!)

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easy deli style pasta salad recipe

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword deli style pasta salad, pasta salad
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 box of tricolor pasta 12 or 16 oz box – both work fine – cooked, drained and cooled
  • 1 small onion see prep notes below
  • 3 roma tomatoes – diced
  • 1 english cucumber – deseeded and diced
  • 1 cup of sliced black olives
  • 1 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup of italian dressing we love Olive Garden
  • 3 cups of chicken breast cubed (rotisserie or leftovers are perfect for this!)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredient – saving the italian dressing for last.
  2. Toss in as much dressing as you need to lightly coat the entire salad mixture.
  3. Once mixed, put into a large bowl and seal, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving (over night is even better!)

For the onion – dice into small pieces, then blanch in a small pot of water for 3-4 minutes until barely translucent. Drain and cool before adding to the salad. (You can do this while the pasta cooks.)

deli style pasta salad recipeThis pasta salad is a summer supper staple at our house – but it’s also perfect for picnics and potlucks because there’s no mayo to get yucky. Making a big batch means lunch for a couple of days – and there are never any left overs after a couple of days around here!

 

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About Gina Luker

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    May 16, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Looks delicious Gina – one of my faves. Pinned! xo

    Reply
  2. Susan says

    May 16, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    That does look delicious and easy. Maybe I’ll try bumping up the chicken and cutting back on the pasta. Just wondering – where do you buy Olive Garden dressing?

    Reply
    • Grania says

      May 17, 2014 at 8:10 am

      That’s what I was wondering too. Will Olive Garden sell you a bottle of their dressing?

      Reply
      • Gina Luker says

        May 17, 2014 at 9:04 am

        Yes! You can just walk in and buy it or ask for it from your server. However, I’ve also found it in the regular grocery store lately – so be sure to look there 🙂

        Reply
        • Susan says

          May 17, 2014 at 12:57 pm

          Thanks, I had no idea!

          Reply
  3. Nancy Blue Moon says

    May 17, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    This looks so good!

    Reply
  4. JOY says

    May 19, 2014 at 12:28 am

    your salad looks wonderful. we make our own olive garden salad dressing and its delicious.

    Reply
  5. Becki Svare says

    August 18, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    This is really tasty!! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      August 31, 2016 at 11:11 am

      You are so welcome Becki 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lisa says

    January 4, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    The same as I make except I never thought to add cucumber or use chicken. Definitely going to make a big batch this weekend. Thx for sharing.

    Reply

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