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Strawberry Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad
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!
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
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.
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Notes
- Make ahead: make as written but wait to add the dressing and avocado until just before serving.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.