Chicken Pepperoni Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
563 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Description
This Chicken Pepperoni Pasta Salad integrates simple cooked pasta with lean shredded chicken breast, small mozzarella pieces, sliced pepperoni, and fresh spinach. The accompanying garlic lemon dressing is a blend of minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, ground mustard, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, which brings brightness and subtle spice to the salad. Ingredients are mixed so each component contributes distinct textures and flavors—tender chicken, chewy pasta, creamy cheese, spicy pepperoni, and crisp spinach leaves.
Preparing the dressing separately allows for freshness when serving. The salad is suited to be portioned into meal prep containers, making it convenient for work lunches or quick meals. The dressing is added just before serving to maintain the crispness of the spinach and prevent the pasta from becoming soggy. The combination delivers a balanced cold pasta salad with savory and fresh elements.
Ingredients
Garlic Lemon Salad Dressing
- 1 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1 lemon juiced
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Chicken Pepperoni Pasta Salad
- 300 grams pasta cooked
- 2 chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 1/4 mozzarella cut into small pieces, ball
- 15-20 pepperoni cut into halves, slices
- 4 oz spinach cut
Instructions
Garlic Lemon Salad Dressing
- Add all the ingredients into a small mason jar and whisk to combine everything (or seal and shake the jar). Set aside to add the the pasta salad on the day of.
Chicken Pepperoni Pasta Salad
- In your meal prep containers or a large container, mix together your pasta, shredded chicken, mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and spinach.
- Before bringing your meal prep pasta to work or serving, drizzle on 1 tbsp of salad dressing per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2030IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 13.4mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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