Name: Snowfall Pasta Salad with Chicken, Spinach & Cranberries
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For Pasta:; 1 Box Barilla® Snowfall pasta; 1 Pound boneless/skinless chicken breast, diced; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 5 Ounces baby spinach; 1 Cup dried cranberries; 1 Cup walnuts; 1 Cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1 Cup Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced; To Taste Sea Salt & Black Pepper; For Lemon Dressing:; 3 Lemon, zest and juice; 1 Cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 Tablespoons honey; To Taste Sea Salt & Black Pepper

Snowfall Pasta Salad with Chicken, Spinach & Cranberries

30 minutes

Winter Recipes Gatherings Weekend Weeknight Chicken Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lemon Classic Blue Box Snowfall

This easy pasta salad recipe combines seasonal Barilla^® Snowfall pasta with tender chicken, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese. Tossed with crisp apples and a bright lemon-honey dressing, it works perfectly either as a side dish for a holiday party or as a refreshing main entrée.

Ingredients

6 servings

For Pasta:

1Box Barilla^® Snowfall pasta

1Pound boneless/skinless chicken breast, diced

3Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

5Ounces baby spinach

1Cup dried cranberries

1Cup walnuts

1Cup feta cheese, crumbled

1Cup Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced

To TasteSea Salt & Black Pepper

For Lemon Dressing:

3Lemon, zest and juice

1Cup extra virgin olive oil

1Tablespoon Dijon mustard

2Tablespoons honey

To TasteSea Salt & Black Pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta 1 min. less than package directions. Drain well and spread on a sheet tray to cool. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium-high heat add remaining olive oil, chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook on each side for 4-5 minutes or until 165° F, then set aside.

Step 3

For the dressing, add all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until emulsified.

Step 4

In a large bowl, add pasta, chicken, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, feta, and apples.

Step 5

Pour dressing over the mixture, season to taste, and mix well.

Step 6

Refrigerate for 1 hour then serve.

Snowfall Pasta

Bring everyone together this season with Barilla Snowfall pasta, a Limited-Edition shape with three distinct winter snowflakes. Inspired by the delicate beauty of snowflakes and the warmth of shared meals, Barilla Snowfall pasta embodies the magic of the holidays. Satisfy your cozy cravings this winter season by making your favorite pasta recipe with Barilla Snowfall. With over 145 years of pasta-making expertise and a strong commitment to quality, this unique shape cooks to a perfectly al dente texture every time. Barilla^® Snowfall pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position. Available at select retailers nationwide, including Amazon, Albertsons, Jewel, Meijer, Kroger, Publix, Wakefern and Walmart. Only during November and December while supplies last.

Shape

Snowfall

Pack size

12oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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