American-Style Chicken, Pasta, and Arugula Salad Recipe
This salad combines what Americans love most: pasta, pan-fried chicken, and fresh greens. Arugula adds a slight bitterness that balances the delicate olive oil and lemon dressing. It works well as a workday lunch or a dinner you can eat cold without reheating.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3
Ingredients
- pasta short, e.g. penne or fusilli - 200 g
- chicken breast cut into strips - 250 g
- arugula washed and dried - 60 g
- cherry tomatoes halved - 150 g
- Parmesan grated or shaved into thin flakes - 30 g
- olive oil 2 tablespoons for the dressing, 1 for frying - 3 tablespoons
- lemon juice freshly squeezed - 1.5 tablespoons
- honey - 1 teaspoon
- Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
- garlic finely chopped or pressed - 1 clove
- salt or to taste - 0.75 teaspoons
- ground black pepper - 0.25 teaspoons
Main Ingredient:
pasta
Preparation
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente—tender but still slightly firm. Drain, briefly rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
- Cut the chicken into strips, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss gently.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and fry for 7–10 minutes, stirring, until the pieces are golden and completely white inside. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, make the dressing: mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, and the remaining salt and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the arugula and dry it thoroughly (ideally in a salad spinner or on paper towels).
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, and arugula. Pour over the dressing and toss gently so as not to crush the arugula.
- Sprinkle the salad with Parmesan and either toss lightly again or leave the cheese on top as a garnish.
Storage
In fridge:
1 days
Freezing:
No
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1–2 days. The arugula may wilt slightly, but the flavors will remain good; refresh with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Recipe submitted by
Marek, Site owner
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