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March 3, 2025

Summer Pasta Salad With Chicken

This recipe is light on prep and heavy on flavor!

20 mins prep | 20 mins total

Serving Info

Makes: 5 servings

Per serving

C 33gP 31gF 11gCal 346

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces (170g) uncooked "Barilla" chickpea rotini
  • 3/4 pound (340g) baked chicken breast (diced)
  • 1 cup (52g) cucumber (diced)
  • 1 cup kernel (165g) frozen corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomato (149g) tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup, chopped (120g) red onion
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (the juice of 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons (27g) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (24g) Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup (37g) "Athenos" reduced fat crumbed feta cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Lightly steam corn in 1-2 inches of water on the stovetop for about 5 minutes. Just until warmed through - don’t overcook!
  2. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta, diced chicken, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and dressing. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
  4. Serve room temperature or chilled. Enjoy as a side or alongside your favorite protein. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • This recipe is easily multiplied - make a double batch to feed a crowd! However keep in mind that it doesn’t freeze well, so it’s best enjoyed fresh within 5 days.
  • Time saver tip: buy pre-cooked chicken breast (such as "Butterball") or use rotisserie chicken breast.

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