Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Feta Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
11 Cups
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Calories
1594 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Feta Cheese
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This healthy chicken pasta salad takes advantage of the season’s fresh green beans and tomatoes. It’s the perfect potluck salad for the summertime!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta such as rotini or penne
- ¾ pound green beans trimmed & cut in half
- 8 ounces Cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast
- ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 6 basil leaves thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
The Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey honey
- ¼ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoons ground pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare a medium bowl of ice water. Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water. Drain and transfer to the bowl with the pasta.
- Add the tomatoes, chicken, feta cheese, basil leaves and parsley to the pasta mixture. Stir to combine.
- Add the dressing and toss to combine. Serve.
The Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, agave nectar (or honey), salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (Points+)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Cup
Calories
159.4kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20.5g
(7%)
Protein
6.5g
(13%)
Fat
6.4g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
1.4g
(7%)
Cholesterol
12.5mg
(4%)
Sodium
131.4mg
(5%)
Potassium
79.5mg
(2%)
Fiber
2.9g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 11Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1594 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 159.4kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.5g | 7% |
| Protein | 6.5g | 13% |
| Fat | 6.4g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 12.5mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 131.4mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 79.5mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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