Description
A refreshing blend of pasta, chicken, and vibrant vegetables, tossed in a zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red onion, and sliced black olives.
- Dress it up: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad mixture.
- Toss to combine: Use a large spoon to gently toss the salad.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, tasting to adjust seasoning.
- Garnish: Finish with fresh basil.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
Make ahead for the best flavor. Consider adding mozzarella or seasonal veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian salad, chicken salad, pasta salad, healthy recipe