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Chicken Pasta Salad

Chicken Pasta Salad: 5 Ways to Make It Irresistible

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A refreshing chicken pasta salad perfect for lunch or a light dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Drain and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
  4. Pour Italian dressing over the salad.
  5. Toss to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use any pasta shape you prefer.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables.
  • Can be made a day in advance.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Chicken Pasta Salad, Salad, Pasta, Chicken