Refreshing Chicken and Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is a great source of protein and carbohydrates. Pack with an ice-pack and this cold pasta salad makes a fantastic packable lunch, picnic meal or supper on the go for busy families.
Makes 6 Servings
What you need:
2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced (to save time, use a grilled rotisserie chicken from your local deli!)
4 cups cooked whole grain rotini or penne pasta
1 large unpeeled apple, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
2 Tbsp chives, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 Tbsp lemon or lime juice
1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp black pepper
How you prepare:
Cool pasta and chicken thoroughly in fridge. Dice apple and sprinkle with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning. In a large bowl, mix apple with celery, grapes, chives, walnuts, pasta and chicken. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Stir dressing into pasta mixture. Chill before serving.
Per serving:
Calories: 375
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 27g
Fat: 14g
Fibre: 4g
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