Lemon Pepper Pasta Salad

Name: Lemon Pepper Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken breast; 12 ounces asparagus; 1 lb pasta; 3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1.5 cups Manchego cheese; 0.25 red onion; 3 tablespoons parsley; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 lemons zested; 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard; 1.5 tablespoons honey; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp sea salt

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We love a good pasta salad recipe, especially in the summer. This bright and summery Lemon Pepper Pasta Salad combines the classic flavors of lemon pepper with chicken, pasta, fresh veggies, savory cheese, and a killer lemon pepper dressing. The lemon pepper dressing is savory, tart, and peppery, with just a subtle hint of sweetness. It’s well balanced, simple, and easy to make.

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Lemon Pepper Pasta Salad

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Chicken & Pasta
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Lightly coat each chicken breast with olive oil (about 1 tbsp total), then evenly distribute 3 tsp of lemon pepper seasoning total onto both sides of each chicken breast so that they’re fully covered.
Step 3
Cook the chicken on a baking sheet for about 25 minutes, flipping over halfway, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the cooked chicken from the sheet tray (keep the oven on) and let it rest.
Step 4
While the chicken is baking, cook the pasta in boiling water 1 to 2 minutes longer than the package directions state. Drain and rinse under cold water, then toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 5
Add the asparagus to the sheet tray and toss it with olive oil and 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the asparagus is soft but not mushy.
Dressing
Step 6
Add the dressing ingredients to a mason jar and cover it with a lid. Shake until combined.
Assembly
Step 7
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then add it to the cooked pasta with the asparagus, onion, manchego, parsley, and dressing and gently mix so that everything is combined.
Step 8
Cover the pasta bowl and set it aside to cool to room temperature so the flavors can blend. You can also place it in the fridge to chill (if chilling, bring it back to room temperature before serving). Toss the pasta salad again when ready to serve.

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