Description
This creamy cold chicken pasta salad is the perfect dish for hot summer days! It’s refreshing, easy to make, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta salad, cold pasta salad, summer pasta salad, easy chicken salad recipe, pasta salad for hot days, refreshing chicken salad