Description

A vibrant and satisfying Chicken Pasta Salad that’s perfect for meal prep, lunches, or quick dinners. Packed with fresh veggies and protein, it’s flavorful, customizable, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces pasta (rotini or penne)
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Add the cooled pasta to the salad bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss well to coat everything evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend before serving.

Notes

To keep the salad fresh for meal prep, store the dressing separately and mix before serving. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and experiment with additional mix-ins like bell peppers or feta cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: chicken pasta salad, meal prep salad, cold pasta salad, easy lunch