Description
Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil is a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This salad combines protein-packed chicken, creamy avocado, and colorful vegetables for a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful salad, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or summer gatherings. The creamy dressing enhances the fresh flavors, ensuring each bite is deliciously enjoyable. Customize it with your favorite veggies or swap ingredients to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 1 pound cooked rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked pasta, red onion, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
- In a jar or small bowl, mix white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg