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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect summer entree or side dish! Pasta is tossed with a colorful blend of fresh veggies and juicy shreds of chicken in a spicy and creamy buffalo sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: chicken pasta salad, easy pasta salad recipe, pasta salad with chicken
Servings: 6
Author: Lexi

Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz. box pasta of choice cooked
  • 1 cup shaved or shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cooked corn
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced scallions
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 cups shredded chicken homemade or rotisserie
  • 3/4 cup avocado oil mayo
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce I like Frank's
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Boil pasta as directed, drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine all veggies, chicken, and pasta.
  • In a small bowl whisk together mayo, hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder.
  • Pour sauce mixture over pasta and toss well to combine.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately!

Notes

Vegan: Use vegan mayo and omit chicken.
Other add-in ideas:
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Diced Avocado
  • Crumbled Bleu Cheese
  • Finely Diced Celery
  • Finely Diced Red Onion