Description
This creamy chicken salad with pasta is a delicious and satisfying dish, perfect for lunches or picnics. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and can be prepared in advance for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, celery, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and pasta mixture, and toss gently to combine until everything is well coated.
- If desired, fold in the chopped parsley and nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your creamy chicken salad with pasta!
Notes
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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