Description
A refreshing and delicious pasta salad featuring grilled chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, mozzarella, red onion, and basil.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Add dressing right before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta salad, grilled chicken, Italian dressing, colorful salad, easy meal, healthy recipe