Description
A delightful dish that combines protein, pasta, and fresh fruits, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and chicken.
- Add the grapes, apples, and celery to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and lemon juice.
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, use rotisserie chicken and feel free to experiment with different fruits. To make it healthier, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken salad, pasta salad, healthy recipes, quick lunch, meal prep