Description
This Chicken Pasta Salad is a colorful, hearty, and fresh dish that’s perfect for warm days or weekly meal prep. Grilled chicken, spiral pasta, and crisp vegetables are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, creating a balanced and satisfying meal served cold or at room temperature.
Ingredients
2 grilled chicken breasts
3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrot ribbons
1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Italian dressing or pesto vinaigrette
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Grill chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Let rest, then slice into strips.
- Prepare all vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red onion, shave carrots, and dice bell peppers.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, chicken, and all vegetables.
- Add dressing and toss well to coat.
- Chill for 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes1
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner