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Chicken Pasta Salad with Yogurt Dressing

5 from 1 vote
This delicious summer pasta salad recipe is quick and easy to make with a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. It is protein-rich, refreshing and loaded with seasonal vegetables. This crowd-pleaser recipe is a perfect summer addition to a bbq family gathering or enjoy as a meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Salad
Calories: 187.56
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

SALAD
  • 8 oz pasta, rotini
  • 1 lb cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
  • 4 strips of bacon, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut to bite size pieces
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 pepper, diced
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 3 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 4 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
  • fresh basil, for garnish
DRESSING
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup low fat Greek yogurt
  • sea salt and pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • medium pot

Method
 

  1. Salad: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add salt and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
  2. Cook bacon until slightly crispy, set aside on paper towel and allow to cool. Cut into bite size pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, add cut chicken, bacon, cherry or grape tomatoes, coloured pepper, spring onions, and parsley. Add pasta once it is completely drained.
  4. Dressing: Using a measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, yogurt, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss ingredients until they are well coated with the dressing.
  5. Cover the pasta salad and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This will enhance the flavours with all of the ingredients. When ready to serve, give it another toss and enjoy as a side or a main dish.
  6. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 187.56kcalCarbohydrates: 9.31gProtein: 19.82gFat: 8.12gSaturated Fat: 1.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.94gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.24gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 52.01mgSodium: 352.45mgPotassium: 556.96mgFiber: 1.67gSugar: 6.29gVitamin A: 1043.01IUVitamin C: 38.7mgCalcium: 70.64mgIron: 1.11mg

Notes

STORE this pasta salad in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in a container with a sealed lid.
As mentioned you can make this salad ahead and allow the flavours come together for a more of a robust taste. 

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