Description
This Cold Chicken Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish perfect for hot summer days. Packed with flavors and easy to make, it’s a great choice for picnics and barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (fusilli or rotini work well)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your refreshing Cold Chicken Pasta Salad!
Notes
- Feel free to add any other vegetables you like, such as broccoli or carrots.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for easier meal prep.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
Keywords: Cold Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes, Summer Pasta Salad, Easy Pasta Salad, Chicken Salad, Refreshing Summer Salads