Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp crushed garlic
• Zest of 1 medium fresh lemon
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 medium red onion, halved and sliced
• 5 oz mozzarella, cut into 1/2 cubes

Directions:

Cook penne al dente according to package instructions, drain and set aside to cool.

Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, basil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Combine pasta, chicken, tomato, onion and mozzarella in a large serving bowl, toss well, evenly coat with vinaigrette, toss again and serve.

By Deeli from Richland, WA