Description
A refreshing pasta salad with grilled chicken, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup grilled chicken, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and let cool.
- Grill chicken until fully cooked, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Add your choice of vegetables for variety.
- Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken