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Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad

Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad

Devashish
This vibrant Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad delivers the perfect balance of lean protein, wholesome carbs, and fresh flavors in just 25 minutes. Packed with 31g of protein and loaded with fiber-rich ingredients, it's an ideal choice for meal prep or light dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Light Meal
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta white or whole wheat
  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
  • 4 ounces baby spinach leaves stems removed
  • 11 ounce mandarin oranges drained

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing by combining all ingredients and whisking until smooth. You could use a blender to get it really smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Place the cooled, drained pasta in a large bowl. Add ¼ cup of the dressing to the pasta and toss to combine.
  • Add in the chicken, spinach, mandarin oranges, craisins, green onion, parmesan cheese and toasted almonds.
  • Drizzle dressing over the top (to taste, you may not want to use it all), and toss everything to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 582mgFiber: 7gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 3336IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 3mg
Keyword meal prep, protein-packed, summer dish
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