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Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato Recipe

Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato Recipe Bliss

Enjoy this Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, a refreshing and nutritious dish for any gathering.
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Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado, Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad, nutritious salad, Quick Meal, tomato
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 8 oz Pasta (rotini, penne, or small shells)
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken (rotisserie, grilled, or poached)
  • 1 medium Avocado or diced tofu for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or diced bell peppers
  • ½ medium Red Onion or white/yellow onion for milder flavor
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil or parsley/cilantro

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or individual dried herbs like oregano or thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes and dice avocado. Finely chop red onion and basil.
  • Make the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Combine the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooled pasta, chicken, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
  • Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad ingredients and gently fold together.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Fresh avocado should be added just before serving to prevent browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg