My fabulous sister Deb made this for a family event and it was seriously sooo good! It tastes so light and fresh and yet has some fun ingredients to give it a special little flare! I wish I was eating this tonight! The recipe is simple but does require a little chopping time. But definitely worth it!Citrus Walnut Pasta Salad
Submitted by Amy ~ The Sisters Cafe
¾ c. coarsely chopped walnuts
3 c. (abt 8 oz.) bowtie pasta
2 c. shredded cooked chicken (can use rotisserie chicken from deli)
1 c. smoked cheese, such as Gouda, cut in ¼” cubes
1 c. celery cut in thin slices
1/3 c. finely chopped red onion (I like using regular onion)
3 T. chopped fresh chives
2 T. chopped fresh parsley
Dressing: (My favorite part!)
1/3 C. fresh orange juice
¼ c. fresh lemon juice
4 T. extra-virgin olive oil
1 T. stone-ground mustard
2 t. sugar
1 ¼ t. salt
½ t. freshly ground black pepper
2 t. rice vinegar
Preheat oven to 350. Place walnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer and bake for 8-10 min, checking frequently. Let cool. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and let cool completely. To prepare the dressing, combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with whisk to blend. Add pasta, chicken, cheese, celery, onion, walnuts, chives, and parsley to the dressing; toss gently to combine. Makes 6 servings.
I love new salad ideas like this. The dressing looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like something my family would really enjoy. I will be giving this a try soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the recipes! Your blog is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am wondering if there is any way that I can get your blog turned into a cookbook as I use your recipes on a daily basis? Do you ever publish it and sell it? Is there a way that I can create a book via blurb.com or one of the blog sites?
Thank you!
Ohhh...this looks good :) The dressing sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteAmy wow this looks delish!! I can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeletesvmama3...I will respond to your comment since I'm here now! We have actually talked about creating a cookbook of our blog! I would love it since I too use these recipes most of the week! When we get the book done, we will definitely let you know about it and you can order one. I'm not sure when it would be...but eventually we'll do it!! Brittany
I am definitely adding you to my favourites!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Oh yummy! I have been waiting for you to post this recipe! Mindy told me all about delicious it was up at the condo at Swiss Days. She said you were planning on posting it. I am so glad that you did! Thanks Amy and Debbi!
ReplyDeleteThat dressing sounds amazing! Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteThis dressing sounds amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteI made this recipe for dinner a couple of nights ago. We LOVED it. I have to say that when I ate the leftovers, I added a chopped crisp tart granny smith apple to it. It was a fantastic addition. Yum! Thanks for the great recipe Amy!
ReplyDeleteI made this the other day and it was very yummy! I think it is perfect chick-food (although Jed liked it too). The next baby shower/ birthday party I have with friends I'll be making this. :)
ReplyDeleteDressing looks fantastic - clipping to Evernote. I'll be making this sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteThere is a yummy looking something on the side in this picture. What is it and is there a recipe on your blog for it?
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa!
ReplyDeleteThat is just a bruschetta recipe. Unfortunately, it isn't posted on our site. It turned out pretty good but not really good enough to make the cut, since we're trying to only include the very best! However, Melanie has posted a really yummy and colorful bruschetta here: http://www.thesisterscafe.com/2009/09/julie-and-julia-bruschetta that you may want to give a try.