Chicken Pasta Salad
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Serves4 (2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces miniature penne pasta, dry
- 4 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked and shredded
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Place cooled pasta in a large bowl and add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and chicken. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle almonds and cheese over salad.
- Combine remaining ingredients except the oil in a small bowl or blender. Stir until combined.
- Slowly add oil to bowl while whisking constantly, or add to blender and pulse until combined.
- Add half of the dressing to the salad and toss.
- Serve cold and add dressing as needed.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of pasta on hand.
Try any type of greens in place of spinach. Double the greens for more fiber.
Keeps in the refrigerator, undressed, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g
34%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 41mg
14%
Sodium 498mg
21%
Potassium 464mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 8g
Protein 17g
34%
Vitamin A
61%
Vitamin C
39%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
10%
Iron
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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