Chicken Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavorful Chicken Pasta Salad perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, combining fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 pound Pasta
Chicken Breast
- 2 large Chicken Breast
Cucumber
- 1 piece Cucumber
Cherry Tomatoes
- 8 oz Cherry Tomatoes
Red Onion
- 1 piece Red Onion
Red Bell Pepper
- 1 piece Red Bell Pepper
Green/Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 piece Green/Yellow Bell Pepper
Chopped Parsley
- 0.25 cup Chopped Parsley
Green Onion
- 2 sprigs Green Onion
Garlic Powder
- 1.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 0.5 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice of Lemon
- 3-4 tablespoons Juice Of a Lemon
Dijon Mustard
- 1.5 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 3 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
Honey/Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Honey/Maple Syrup
Parmesan Cheese (Finely Grated)
- 0.75 cup Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
Salt
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Grill or cook chicken breasts until fully cooked, then dice.
- Chop vegetables and herbs, then combine with cooked pasta and chicken.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and toss with salad.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan and serve chilled.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some of the dressing before cooking.