Pasta Salad, Balsamic-Chicken

By Judge99

"I love all the colors and flavors of this quick and easy dish and serve it often in summer. Everyone loves it! Leftover grilled shrimp makes a tasty substitution.

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold
water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the chicken, tomatoes, onion,
bacon and Gorgonzola cheese.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, basil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic,
salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat; sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese. Yield: 8 servings.