Description
A vibrant, hearty salad combining tender cooked chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light, tangy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect as a main dish or side, offering a refreshing twist on classic pasta salads without any pork or alcohol.
Ingredients
Cooked chicken breast or thighs (1 lb, 450g)
Cooked all-purpose pasta (8 oz, 227g)
Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
Steamed broccoli florets (2 cups)
Sweet corn (1 cup, thawed if frozen)
Bell pepper (1 medium, diced)
Plain Greek yogurt (1 cup)
Mayonnaise (2 tbsp)
Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp)
Fresh dill or parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
Garlic powder (1 tsp)
Olive oil (1 tbsp)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and chill
Cook or grill chicken until done (internal temperature 165°F), then dice and chill
Steam broccoli until tender (5 minutes), cool
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, herbs, and olive oil
Combine chilled pasta, cooked chicken, broccoli, corn, and bell pepper in a large bowl
Pour dressing over the salad, toss until well-coated
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed
Chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavor before serving
Notes
Use leftover cooked chicken for convenience
Substitute corn with edamame or add cucumber for extra crunch
Dressing can be doubled for a richer flavor
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days
To make it halal, ensure the mayonnaise and dressing ingredients are certified halal
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg