Crispy Fried Gnocchi Pasta Salad
Recipe By: @mountain_mothering
🍅 Fun Fact: Pan-frying the gnocchi instead of simply boiling it gives the salad a crisp, golden exterior that holds up especially well against the dressing and juicy roasted vegetables.
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Ingredients
For The Salad
2 packages gnocchi
1 large package sweet peppers
1 red onion
1 package cherry tomatoes
2 chicken breasts
½ jar sun-dried tomatoes, diced
1 cup Parmesan
¾ cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup Italian dressing
Oil, for pan-frying the gnocchi
Salt and seasoning, as desired for the chicken
Pine nuts, optional, for serving
Step By Step
1️⃣ Roast The Vegetables
Roast the sweet peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes at 425°F for 25 minutes, until softened and beginning to caramelize.
2️⃣ Cook The Chicken
Season the chicken breasts, sauté until cooked through, then chop into bite-size pieces.
3️⃣ Crisp The Gnocchi
Add the gnocchi to a skillet with oil and pan-fry until the outsides are deeply golden and crisp.
4️⃣ Toss It Together
Combine the crispy gnocchi, roasted vegetables, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, basil, and Italian dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
5️⃣ Serve It Your Way
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Finish with pine nuts if you want a little extra crunch.