How to Make Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our delicious recipe for Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad! This dish is perfect for a quick and easy meal that is both filling and refreshing. With tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and al dente pasta, this salad is a great option for lunch or dinner. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or preparing a dish for a potluck, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So, let's get started and bring some culinary inspiration to your kitchen!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup seashell pasta
  • 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken meat
  • 3 green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • ⅔ cup Italian-style salad dressing
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, green onions, bell pepper, olives and cucumber.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Chill for 2 hours before serving; sprinkle with sunflower seeds if desired.
  • Nutrition

    218 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 654mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 217mg