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Fresh Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad

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Believe the hype! This Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad with tender chicken, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes & fresh basil is easy, satisfying & meal prep perfect.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 619

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium cooked chicken breasts shredded or chopped (about 1.5-2 cups)
  • 1 pound rotini pasta cooked and cooled
  • 2 ripe avocados pitted and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for tossing with avocado to prevent browning
Dressing:
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool quickly.
  2. While pasta cools, chop chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil. Toss avocado with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.
  3. In a mason jar, combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shake well until combined.
  4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and basil.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
  6. Taste the salad and season with additional salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If storing, add avocado just before serving for maximum freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 619kcalProtein: 28gFat: 29gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 266mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I often find myself with leftover grilled chicken, and it's absolutely fantastic in this salad, adding a lovely smoky depth.
If rotini isn't calling to you,