Herby Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad

By jeknudson

Ingredients

• 6 ounces uncooked small shell pasta
• 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 ounces shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain.

Combine parsley and next 7 ingredients (through pepper) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken; toss to coat. Add pasta mixture; toss. Sprinkle evenly with almonds.