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Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato

Delicious Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato

This Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato offers a refreshing blend of creamy and nutritious ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta can substitute with penne or fusilli
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken rotisserie, grilled, or poached
  • 1 medium Ripe Avocado add lemon juice to keep fresh
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halve for best texture
  • ½ medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil can substitute with parsley
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning can substitute with dried oregano or thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl or Jar
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  2. Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and prepare the basil.
  4. Make the dressing by whisking together vinegar, seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and basil gently.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over and toss lightly to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Add avocado just before serving to maintain its freshness. Homemade dressing enhances flavor significantly.

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