This dish features flavourful chimichurri chicken paired with a vibrant marinated vegetable mixture. A marinade of red wine vinegar, oregano and red pepper flakes adds a tangy, slightly spicy note to the tomatoes, bell peppers and red onion - finished off with a smooth, creamy dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and garlic. Fresh parsley and cilantro complement with a bright, herbaceous element. This savoury dish is finished with fresh mozzarella and optional green olives for added texture and flavour.
Course:
Dinner, Salad
Protein:
chicken 
Course: Dinner, Salad
Cuisine: Latin American
Servings
2
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cooking Time
15 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pkg chimichurri chicken chunks
- 1 tomato cut into bite-sized wedges
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp smooth Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 oz dried cavatappi or fusilli pasta
- freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella or burrata, torn into bite sized pieces
- 1/4 cup pitted green olives (optional)
Directions
- Toss tomato, bell pepper and red onion with vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes and salt and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Air fry Chimmichurri Chicken Chunks at 400 F for 8-12 minutes, depending on your air fryer, shaking basket halfway. You can also bake in a conventional oven at 400 F for about 12-15 minutes. Ensure chicken is cooked to 165 F when checked with a thermometer at its thickest point.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon and garlic. Pour in olive oil in a slow steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
- Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water and drain. Cool slightly and add to dressing along with marinated tomato mixture, parsley and cilantro. Toss gently to coat and season to taste.
- Serve pasta salad warm or cold topped with Chimichurri Chicken, mozzarella and green olives, if using. Pasta salad can be made a day ahead and re-tossed before serving.
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