Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad
A delicious and flavorful pasta salad featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a sweet-savory honey mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or farfalle)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your choice of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking. Let it cool.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or sauté until cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let rest before dicing.
- Chop the Veggies: Slice cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber and bell pepper, and chop red onion. If desired, soak red onion in cold water to mellow the flavor.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine It All: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Pour dressing over and mix well.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins. Great for meal prep and summer picnics!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta salad, chicken salad, honey mustard, summer recipes, picnic food, healthy salad
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