Description
A vibrant, fresh chicken pasta salad packed with avocado, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic basil. Creamy, zesty, and ready in 15 minutes, this quick weeknight meal is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) rotisserie chicken, meat shredded
10 oz whole wheat pasta, cooked al dente
1 large avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice (substitute for white wine vinegar)
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and cool
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and basil
In a separate spoon, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create dressing
Pour dressing over pasta mixture
Toss gently to coat evenly
Chill for 15 minutes before serving
Notes
Use fully cooked rotisserie chicken to save time
Cherry tomatoes can be substituted with grape tomatoes
Add optional feta cheese crumbles for extra flavor
Store in refrigerator for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American