Popcorn Chicken Blt Pasta Salad
This Fun Take On A Pasta Salad Is A Decadent Treat! Warm, Crunchy Bites Of Popcorn Chicken Are Studded Throughout This Creamy Pasta Salad Among The Hits Of Bacon, Lettuce, And Tomato. Your Kids Will Even Love Bringing Leftovers To School With Them The Next Day, But Honestly, There Aren’t Usually Many Leftovers With This Recipe, So You Might Want To Make A Double Batch.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 24-Ounce Bag Frozen Popcorn Chicken
- ¾ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 8 Ounces Uncooked Bowtie Pasta
- ½ Pound Thick-Cut Bacon Chopped
- 1 Large Romaine Lettuce Heart Cored And Chopped
- 3 Medium Roma Tomatoes Cored And Chopped
- ½ Small Red Onion Thinly Sliced
- 1 Cup 4 Ounces Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Dressing
- ¾ Cup Mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt
- ¾ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- To Make The Salad, Bake Chicken According To Package Directions.
- Set Aside.
- In A Medium Pot, Bring 2 Quarts Water To A Boil.
- Add Salt And Pasta.
- Cook For 11 Minutes, Drain, And Lightly Rinse With Cold Water.
- In A Medium Skillet On High Heat, Cook Bacon About 5 Minutes Until Crisp.
- Drain On Paper Towels.
- In A Large Bowl, Place Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Cheddar, Bacon, Pasta, And Chicken.
- To Make The Dressing, In A Small Bowl, Mix Together All Dressing Ingredients.
- Add Dressing To Large Bowl And Toss With Salad Before Serving.
Nutrition values
Calories: 802 kcal