Description
A vibrant and refreshing Chicken Pasta Salad perfect for summer gatherings, bursting with fresh flavors and colorful ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (any shape you love!)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite dressing (or a homemade dressing using olive oil, vinegar, and herbs)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, and parsley.
- Season it up: Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Dress it: Drizzle with your favorite dressing or a homemade dressing. Mix well.
- Toss it together: Use tongs or a large spoon to combine everything thoroughly.
- Chill and infuse flavors: Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead of time for deeper flavors. You can use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience. Avoid overcooking the pasta to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chicken salad, pasta salad, summer recipe, picnic food, healthy salad