Description
This Chicken Pasta Salad combines grilled chicken, rotini pasta, and a medley of fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty herb dressing. It’s light, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a wholesome lunch.
Ingredients
2 cups rotini pasta
2 cooked chicken breasts
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cucumber
1/2 red onion
1/2 orange bell pepper
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Season and grill or pan-sear chicken breasts until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
3. Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, carrots, and parsley.
4. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
5. Combine pasta, chicken, and vegetables in a large bowl.
6. Drizzle dressing over and toss to combine evenly.
7. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
8. Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Make ahead for better flavor.
Use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.
Great with added cheese like feta or mozzarella.
Keep dressing separate if storing for multiple days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken pasta salad, summer salad, meal prep salad