Description
Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious meal with this Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad featuring creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender chicken tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Serve or Chill: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken for added flavor.
- Substitute lime juice for lemon and add cucumbers or spinach for variety.
- Consume within 2 days when storing due to the avocado content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
