Description
A vibrant and creamy chicken broccoli pasta salad that combines tender chicken, crunchy broccoli, and sweet golden raisins for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked and seasoned chicken, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add a generous pinch of salt, and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down and stop the cooking process. Set it aside.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh, cooled pasta, seasoned chicken, broccoli florets, golden raisins, and chopped celery.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the creamy dressing over the mixture. Gently toss everything together, making sure each ingredient is well-coated.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad chilled or at room temperature, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For best flavor, make ahead a few hours or a day in advance. Avoid overcooking the pasta and always rinse after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg