Description
Easy Italian Chicken Pasta Salad is the ideal dish for summer gatherings, offering a burst of vibrant colors and flavors. This refreshing salad features tender rotini pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and savory chicken, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or quick family lunches, this easy-to-make salad is not only delicious but also versatile enough to adapt to your pantry staples. Delight your guests with this flavorful dish that’s sure to become a summer favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- While the pasta cooks, dice the cooked chicken breast.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and diced red onion.
- Add the cooled pasta and chicken to the bowl.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss gently until well coated. Top with chopped basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg