Broccoli and Chicken Pasta Salad: Easy, Healthy Twist for Dinner
Enjoy a refreshing broccoli and chicken pasta salad that combines healthy ingredients for a perfect dinner twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Toss the mixture with the Italian dressing until well coated.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and give it a gentle mix.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include olives or nuts.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Broccoli and Chicken Pasta Salad, healthy salad, pasta salad