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Beau Monde Salad

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Refrigeration Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pasta medium shells or fusilli
  • 4 strips Bacon
  • 2 c Rotisserie Chicken
  • 1 Broccoli Floret
  • ½ pint Cherry Tomatoes
  • ½ Cucumber
  • 1 Avocado
  • ½ c Red Onion
  • handful Basil
  • 2 oz Canned Sliced Black Olives
  • 4.5 oz Canned Sliced Mushrooms
  • 4 oz Jarred Artichoke Hearts
  • ½ block Feta plus more for topping
  • ½ Lemon
  • ⅔ c Italian Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Beau Monde Seasoning
  • Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooled add to a large bowl.
  • Fry the bacon so that is nice and crisp. Crumble the bacon into the bowl.
  • Chop the chicken into bit sized pieces and add to the bowl.
  • Chop the broccoli, cucumber and avocado and add to the bowl.
  • Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl.
  • Mince the onion and julienne the basil and add to the mixture.
  • Add the olives, mushrooms and artichoke. If the artichokes are large chop them into bit sized pieces.
  • Crumble the feta into the bowl.
  • Juice the half lemon and add to the mixture.
  • Add the Italian dressing and beau monde seasoning and stir to combine being careful not to break down the feta.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld.
  • Remove from refrigerator and add more italian dressing if the salad seems dry.
  • Serve with additional feta crumbled on top and red pepper flakes to taste.

Notes

  • This recipe is fairly versatile, feel free to add or substitute the veggies.
  • When cooking the pasta you will want to fully cook as it tends to soak up the dressing.
  • Adjust the dressing based on how wet or dry you like your salad. You may need to add a little extra when serving.