Pasta Chicken Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Bacon

Pasta Chicken Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Bacon

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Ingredients

5 strips bacon, fried and chopped into bite-sized pieces
3-4 green onions, chopped
1 pound tube pasta, I used Cellentani, cooked, drained and cooled to room temperature
1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded (I used ½ of a rotisserie chicken)
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (I used oil-packed, if using dry, plump them in hot water before using)
½ cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Place the mayonnaise and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk well.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, green onions, shredded chicken, spinach leaves and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss lightly.
Add about ½ to ¾ of the mayonnaise and vinegar mixture. Toss to combine. Add more dressing if the salad seems dry.

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