Description
A simple and delicious broccoli and chicken pasta salad, perfect for gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 3 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or bowtie)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta, broccoli florets, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh broccoli for better flavor and consider customizing with additional vegetables. For a healthier version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg