Description
This Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with fresh flavors from ripe avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, this salad is as delicious as it is wholesome. With protein-packed chicken and healthy fats from avocado, it makes for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes! Ideal for meal prep or as a delightful side at gatherings, this versatile salad can be customized to suit your taste by adding your favorite veggies or adjusting the dressing. Enjoy this refreshing dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cooked chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 pound cooked rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked pasta, chopped red onion, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil.
- In a jar or small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg