I’m a HUGE fan of summer salads. Whether it’s a fruit salad, a corn salad, or even a pasta salad, they keep meals light. They’re easy to make and are a perfect side dish. This 4th of July we’ve decided to serve a pasta salad with grilled chicken, tomatoes and spinach. We’ll be marinating the chicken in a Ginger Dressing that’s made with sweet carrots and spicy ginger. Naturally Fresh dressings are one of our favorite because it’s a line that’s filled with high quality, home-style salad dressings and dips with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives without sacrificing a single ounce of taste!
When you think of a pasta salad, I bet you automatically think of it being smothered in some type of mayonnaise and while that’s a classic and yummy way to go, we decided instead to incorporate it into a complete meal to serve on the 4th of July. It’s a really easy go-to meal and if you wanted to make it an even quicker version, you could even skip the chicken and toss together the pasta, spinach and tomatoes with the Ginger Dressing and finish it with some parmesan cheese. It’s a dish that me and my kids love and look forward to during the warmer weather months.
Naturally Fresh also has a delicious variety of other high quality dips and dressings with home-style ingredients. Some other favorites are the Classic Ranch, Lite Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette (this one packs a lot of taste) and tons more (click here to their selection) that will all work with any summer dish! I love that while most foods on store shelves contain artificial flavors and colors, Naturally Fresh® leaves all of the artificial preservatives out, which is why you’ll only find Naturally Fresh in the refrigerated section. When it’s time for summer gatherings and recipes, I automatically turn to Naturally Fresh for the best! To find retailers that carry Naturally Fresh click here.
Ingredients:
Pasta
Cherry tomatoes
Baby spinach
Naturally Fresh® Brand Ginger Dressing
Chicken breast
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
How To:
Marinate chicken in the ginger dressing. **Preferably over night but a couple hours will also work well.
Make pasta according to instructions on the box.
Drain pasta. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to your liking and toss.
Grill chicken until no longer pink.
Cut chicken into strips and set aside.
Throw pasta back into the pot and turn stove on low and slowly toss in spinach.
Place pasta and spinach in a bowl and toss in parmesan cheese and cherry tomatoes, then top with chicken.
What are you making for the 4th of July?
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Yumm! Pasta, chicken and spinach- what a great combination! And yes, we have tried the Naturally Fresh ginger dressing and they definitely add a kick to recipes like these.
You have me drooling! This looks amazing – can’t wait to make this.
This looks delicious! I love pasta salads year round but they seem to taste best eaten outside on my porch during the summer months 🙂
Ok I am officially hungry now This looks so good and simple. I could totally do this for dinner.
Oh my goodness, does that look delicious! I’m pinning now and I’ll be making this salad soon! You could even cut the chicken into smaller pieces and toss it all together for a pot luck!
Pinned! This looks like a fabulous lunch, dinner, or summer party recipe. Thank you! I love all these flavors.
This recipe looks delicious. I’m a fan of cold pasta salads. The ginger dressing looks good too. I will definitely be making this.