Description
A vibrant and fulfilling Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for outdoor gatherings or a refreshing lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (whole wheat or gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your pasta according to the package instructions. Aim for al dente and drain it under cold water.
- While your pasta cools, prep your veggies: chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.
- Now, in a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and herbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- For extra freshness, allow your salad to rest in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
For vegetarian option, swap chicken with chickpeas or grilled tofu. Use any seasonal vegetables or omit feta for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg