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Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil

Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil Bliss

A vibrant and nutritious Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil that comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Can be replaced with bow tie or penne
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Consider using rotisserie or grilled chicken
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Can swap with any small tomato variety
  • 1 Avocado Add just before serving to prevent browning
  • 1/2 Red Onion Substitute with green onions if desired
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Other herbs can be substituted if needed
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp White Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used for a milder twist
  • 4 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Essential for creating vinaigrette
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning A mix of dried herbs can replace it if needed
  • Salt Essential for bringing flavors together
  • Pepper Essential for bringing flavors together

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Small jar or bowl for dressing

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 7-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the salad ingredients by chopping red onion, halving tomatoes, cubing avocado, and shredding chicken.
  3. Mix dressing by combining vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a jar and shake until emulsified.
  4. Combine the cooled pasta, chicken, onion, avocado, tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl and gently toss.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two hours, adding avocado just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but may be stored separately from the avocado for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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