Refreshing Chicken and Pasta Salad

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Mar 13, 2013

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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