Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. + 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb. pasta (we used Radiatori)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup marinated mixed olives
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 8 oz. BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Pearls cheese
Directions
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Drizzle chicken with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Place chicken on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until done. Set aside. Once cool, cut into bite size pieces.
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
Place pasta, chicken, tomatoes, olives, red peppers and spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.