Ww Chicken Pasta Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant Ww Chicken Pasta Salad, a nutritious and flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for a quick, satisfying bite. Featuring hearty whole wheat pasta, tender cooked chicken breast, and a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, and red onions, this recipe bursts with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, this salad offers a delightful balance of tangy and savory flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a light dinner that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Serve chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience! Tags: chicken pasta salad recipe, healthy pasta salad, whole wheat pasta salad, easy meal prep ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and chicken mixture, and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Adjust seasoning to taste and mix again if needed.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the chicken pasta salad cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 1595 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 128.3 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1469 mg | 31% | |
*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.
