Zach's Pasta Salad

prep time:: 20 minutes

Makes 2-4

Will introduced me to this grilled pasta chicken salad at Zach’s Restaurant and Bar in Huntsville. The Douglas version is spruced up a little and we enjoy it on a regular basis. Ben told me he wouldn’t mind if I kept this made up in the refrigerator all of the time.

ingredients

1 package of garden spiral pasta, cooked and drained (or 2-3 handfuls if you buy it in bulk like we do)
4 cans tuna in water, drained*
2 small cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 or 2 large cans black olives, drained and chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
Craisins
Ranch style flavored sliced almonds
Cheddar, shredded
your favorite salad dressing

directions

1
While cooking the pasta, drain meat and chop other items. Add items to drained and cooled pasta. Refrigerate leftovers and enjoy another day.
2
Add toppings at the time served.
3
*I often grill extra chicken and then chop the leftovers for this salad. You can also substitute 2 large cans of breast of chicken (drained).

Source: Linda Douglas