Description
Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado and Tomato is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes with perfectly cooked pasta. This salad is quick to prepare and versatile, making it ideal for meal prep or as a show-stopping side at gatherings. Packed with flavor and colorful ingredients, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a light yet satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill or boil chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let it rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Dice avocados and halve the cherry tomatoes; roughly chop the spinach.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, avocados, tomatoes, and spinach. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch. For added flavor, consider incorporating feta cheese or nuts on top. To maintain freshness, store avocado separately until ready to serve.