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Creamy Cold Chicken Pasta Salad for Refreshing Summer Bliss


  • Author: ushinzomr

Description

A delicious and refreshing pasta salad featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing, perfect for enjoying on a hot summer day.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance for easy meal prep.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: creamy chicken pasta salad, cold pasta salad, summer salad, chicken salad recipe, easy pasta salad