Perfect Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
A delightful chicken pasta salad packed with fresh flavors from avocado, tomato, and basil. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice leftover or cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop Your Veggies: Dice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop fresh basil.
- Mix the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, and basil.
- Dress the Salad: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the salad and mix.
- Toss & Taste: Gently toss until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Serve in large bowls or mason jars for a fun picnic vibe. Add extra basil on top for a gourmet touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken pasta salad, avocado salad, summer salad, healthy salad, quick meals