Jefferson County Recipe of the Day: Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad

A quick and tasty side dish!

Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad

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

Directions

~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.

~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.

~Makes eight servings.