Description
This healthy pasta salad is a perfect lunch option packed with fresh vegetables and lean protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole grain pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can add any vegetables you prefer.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Great for meal prep or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta salad recipes healthy lunch