How to Make Veggie and Chicken Pasta Salad
The key to including pasta in your meal plan without going overboard on carbohydrate is to keep the portion size small and serve it with lots of veggies and some protein. This is a quick dinner the whole family can enjoy any time of year. Try it with a bean-based pasta like lentil or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.
15 min prep time
10 min cook time
4servings
1 cup
Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
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In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, red bell pepper, cucumber, broccoli, carrots, and chicken.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the pasta, vegetables, and chicken and mix well. Serve.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
200
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
5g
6%-
Saturated Fat
1g
5% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
30mg
10% -
Sodium
250mg
11% -
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%-
Dietary Fiber
3g
11% -
Total Sugars
3g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
14g
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Potassium
364mg
8%