Chicken Salad Pasta Salad
Enjoy a delicious chicken salad pasta salad packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and creamy flavor. Ideal for BBQs, picnics, and meal prep.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 434kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta rotini, shells, or elbow
- 2 cups chicken fully cooked, chopped, or shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt optional, for lighter texture
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
- ½ cup red grapes halved (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh - chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions for an al dente texture.
- Drain and rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to cool completely, then set aside.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt if using, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the cooled pasta, chicken, celery, red onion, grapes if using, and parsley until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
- Adjust seasoning if desired.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 47g