Fruit Chicken Pasta Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and refreshing Fruit Chicken Pasta Salad, a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that’s perfect for warm days or light meals. Tender shredded chicken, al dente penne pasta, and a colorful medley of red grapes, pineapple chunks, crisp apple, and celery come together in this crowd-pleasing dish. Tossed with a creamy honey-lemon dressing made from mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, this salad strikes the ideal balance between tangy and sweet. Topped with a crunch of toasted almonds, it’s as hearty as it is refreshing. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make pasta salad is a versatile recipe that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or healthy meal prepping. Serve it chilled and savor the delicious harmony of textures and flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 3 cups penne pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup almonds, sliced and toasted
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooled pasta, halved grapes, pineapple chunks, diced apple, and chopped celery.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and pasta mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds over the top and fold them into the salad lightly.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your refreshing Fruit Chicken Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 409 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 462 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
