Sommerlicher Hähnchen-Nudelsalat

Zutaten

• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp dried dill
• 2 tsp minced garlic ((2 cloves))
• Salt (and black pepper, to taste)
• 2 ears fresh yellow corn
• 16 oz mini bow tie pasta
• 12 slices (12 oz) bacon, (cooked, drained and chopped*)
• 12 oz. grape tomatoes, (halved)
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, ( cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped English cucumber ((about 3/4 of one medium))
• 1 cup chopped green onions ((about 5))
• 3 1/2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken, (chilled)
• 1/4 cup pasta water, (or more as needed)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   --- Dressing ---

2. 2

   In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. 3

   --- Pasta Salad ---

4. 4

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season the water with salt (I use about 2 Tbsp).

5. 5

   Add corn and boil (while turning as needed so all sides cook), 4 minutes. Remove corn and let cool while keeping water boiling.

6. 6

   Add pasta to boiling water and cook to al dente according to times listed on pasta package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining pasta.

7. 7

   Transfer drained pasta to a greased baking sheet and let cool 10 to 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Cut corn kernels from corn cobs.

9. 9

   In a extra large bowl add cooled pasta, corn, bacon, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, cucumber, green onions, and cooked chicken.

10. 10

    Pour dressing over along with 1/4 cup pasta water then toss to evenly coat. Thin with more pasta water as needed (as it rests it will thicken) and season with more salt as needed.

11. 11

    If time allows let flavors meld in fridge for 1 to 2 hours, otherwise it can be served right away.