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Chicken Pasta Salad

Charming Chicken Pasta Salad for Healthy Meal Prep Delight

A delightful Chicken Pasta Salad that's both nutritious and satisfying, perfect for meal prep and health-conscious diners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Pasta Whole grain or gluten-free for added benefits
  • 2 cups Grilled Chicken, Diced Packed with protein
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved Adds sweetness
  • 1 cup Cucumber, Diced Crisp and refreshing
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers, Diced Colorful mix
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion, Diced Provides zesty sharpness
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds a creamy touch
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Heart-healthy fat
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice Adds refreshing acidity
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Enhances presentation

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced grilled chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell peppers, and diced red onion. Use a spatula to gently fold the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, the juice of one fresh lemon, ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and well-emulsified.
Mix Dressing with Salad
  1. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the combined salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure all pieces are coated.
Garnish
  1. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for added freshness and color.
Serve
  1. Enjoy your Chicken Pasta Salad right away, or store in an airtight container for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepare a day in advance for enhanced flavors, keeping dressing separate until ready to serve.

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