Description
A refreshing Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a creamier dressing, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the olive oil.
- Add grilled vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg