- The extra minute of boiling keeps the centers pleasant after the pasta crisps.
- Dress only what you will eat immediately so the pasta keeps its brittle edges.
Crunch therapyLunch · Italian American
Crispy Pasta Crunch Salad
Air crisped bow ties, lemony chicken, cucumber, romaine, and a creamy herb drizzle with serious crunch.
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35 minutesRelaxed difficulty34g protein
Why it fits
Every forkful snaps, cools, and crunches, an attention grabbing lunch for a flat afternoon.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 8 oz farfalle
- 2 cups chopped romaine
- 1½ cups cooked chicken
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup basil and parsley
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Boil farfalle 1 minute past al dente, drain very well, and let steam dry for 5 minutes.
- 02
Toss pasta with olive oil, parmesan, pepper, and salt; air fry at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking twice, until deeply crisp.
- 03
Blend yogurt, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and 2 tablespoons water into a pourable dressing.
- 04
Layer romaine, chicken, cucumber, and tomatoes; add hot crispy pasta and drizzle with dressing at the table.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use chickpeas or white beans instead of chicken.
- Rigatoni or rotini work, but adjust air fryer time for the shape.
Refrigerate salad components and dressing separately for up to 3 days. Store crispy pasta at room temperature for 1 day and combine at serving.
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Per serving, approximately
520 calories34g protein7g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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