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Protein-Packed Chicken Pasta Salad

A delicious and nutritious pasta salad loaded with protein from chicken and packed with fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz whole wheat pasta fusilli or penne works well
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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