Description
Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that’s perfect for any meal occasion. This vibrant dish features tender chicken breast combined with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, all tossed in a light Italian-style vinaigrette. It’s not only nutritious but also quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for those busy days when you still want to enjoy a wholesome meal. Whether served as a main course or as a side dish, this pasta salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 1 pound cooked rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rotini pasta, chopped red onion, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and freshly chopped basil.
- In a separate jar or small bowl, mix the white wine vinegar with Italian seasoning. Add extra virgin olive oil along with salt and pepper. Shake or whisk until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg