Description
A fresh and creamy chicken pasta salad that is perfect for a quick meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 16 oz diced cooked chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup fresh shredded spinach
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in accordance with the package instructions.
- Rinse the pasta in cold water and pat dry.
- Add the Greek yogurt, mayo, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste to a mixing bowl (or your serving bowl) and stir to combine.
- Add in the cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, cucumbers, cheese, and tomatoes. Stir.
- Taste repeatedly and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve chilled if preferred.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter version, you can reduce the mayo or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg