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Chicken Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A fresh and flavorful Chicken Pasta Salad perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, combining tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound Pasta

Chicken

  • 2 large Chicken Breast

Vegetables

  • 1 unit Cucumber
  • 8 oz Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 unit Red Onion
  • 1 unit Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 unit Green Yellow Bell Pepper

Herbs & Seasonings

  • 0.25 cup Chopped Parsley
  • 2 sprigs Green Onion
  • 1.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Dressing

  • 0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Juice Of a Lemon
  • 1.5 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Honey Maple Syrup
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan Cheese (Finely grated)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Grill or cook chicken breasts until fully cooked, then dice.
  • Chop vegetables and herbs, then combine with cooked pasta and chicken.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients and toss with salad.
  • Garnish with grated Parmesan and serve chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some of the dressing before cooking.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Pasta, Salad