Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad

This Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty pasta, tossed in a zesty dressing for a refreshing meal. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it brings vibrant flavors and textures to your plate.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or rotini) - 100g
• Cooked chicken breast, diced - 150g
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100g
• Cucumber, diced - 1 medium
• Bell pepper (red or yellow), diced - 1 medium
• Red onion, finely chopped - 1/4 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture, and toss until well combined.
5. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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