Strawberry Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Strawberry Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups fresh baby spinach; ½ cup arugula; 1-2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2 cups cooked bowtie pasta; 1 cup sliced strawberries; 2 avocados; ⅓ cup crumbled blue, feta, or goat cheese; ½ cup Chopped Pecans; ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons honey; ⅓ cup plain fat free Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (optional)

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Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
282 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Strawberry Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad

Daniel Levine

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Strawberry Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad is loaded with spinach and arugula, strawberries, avocado, tender pasta noodles, chopped nuts, and a creamy balsamic dressing. This fresh Spring salad is the perfect dinner side or potluck dish!

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Ingredients

Servings

6 cups fresh baby spinach
½ cup arugula
1-2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken works well
2 cups cooked bowtie pasta
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 avocados sliced
⅓ cup crumbled blue, feta, or goat cheese
½ cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts

Creamy Balsamic Dressing

⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons honey
⅓ cup plain fat free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon dijon mustard (optional)

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Instructions

Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake well until all ingredients are incorporated and creamy.
In a large bowl combine spinach, arugula, shredded chicken, avocado, pasta, strawberries, crumbled cheese, and chopped nuts. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
To prepare in advance, reserve dressing until ready to serve, then pour over salad and toss immediately before serving.

Notes

Make ahead: make as written but wait to add the dressing and avocado until just before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 97mg (4%) Potassium 303mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2152IU (43%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	282kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	17mg	6%
Sodium	97mg	4%
Potassium	303mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	2152IU	43%
Vitamin C	17mg	19%
Calcium	59mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%