Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad
This Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad is a delightful mix of fresh ingredients and flavors, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. With tender pasta, nutritious baby spinach, and protein-packed chicken, it’s both satisfying and healthy. The addition of feta cheese and a zesty dressing elevates the taste, making every bite refreshing and enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool completely.
- Slice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, baby spinach, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately. This salad can also be chilled for 30 minutes for a refreshing, cool treat.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg