Recovery Room'S Chopped Pasta Salad

• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 10 oz. green leaf lettue,
• rough chop
• 2 vine-ripened tomatoes,
• quartered
• 3 oz. mushrooms, sliced
• 5 oz. penne pasta,
• cooked and chopped
• 4 oz. bacon,
• cooked and chopped
• 8 oz. grilled chicken,
• chopped
• 6 oz. crumbled gorgonzola
• 1/2 med. red onion, diced
• salt and ground pepper

1. Grill chicken and allow to cool (may be done ahead). Cook the pasta per package instructions, rinse and chill.
2. In a bowl, whisk the salt, pepper, garlic, basil and vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing emulsifies into a smooth sauce.
3. Combine the lettuce, tomato, onion, muchrooms, bacon, pasta, cheese and chicken in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and hand-toss to thoroughly coat. Serve immediately.

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, clove garlic, fresh basil, green leaf, rough chop, tomatoes, mushrooms, penne pasta, bacon, grilled chicken, gorgonzola, red onion, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/recovery-rooms-chopped-pasta-salad-50166748 (may not work)