Description

This light and refreshing pasta salad combines tender rotini, juicy chicken, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella in a tangy homemade dressing. It’s perfect for warm days and easy gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz rotini pasta

2 cups cooked chicken, diced

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.

2. Season and cook chicken, then cool and dice into bite sized pieces.

3. Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

4. Toss pasta, chicken, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella with the dressing until evenly coated.

5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving and garnish with extra basil if desired.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: salad
Method: tossing
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 600
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 3
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 65

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