Description
Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious dish with this Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad featuring succulent chicken, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil. This vibrant salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner, bursting with fresh flavors that will delight your taste buds. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for busy days or meal prep. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying taste, this salad is versatile enough to be served at picnics or as a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cooked chicken breasts (shredded or chopped)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 pound cooked rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked pasta, chopped red onion, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
- In a separate jar or bowl, mix together the white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg