Description

This Healthy Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad with Fresh Tomato & Basil combines tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil with whole grain pasta for a light, nutritious meal. It’s perfect for quick lunches, summer picnics, or make-ahead meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked whole grain pasta

2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced

2 ripe avocados, diced

1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking.

2. Grill or sauté the chicken breast until fully cooked, let rest, then slice into bite-sized pieces.

3. In a large bowl combine the cooled pasta, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil.

4. In a small bowl whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

5. Add the diced avocado to the serving bowl and gently pour the dressing over all ingredients, tossing lightly to coat without mashing the avocado.

6. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes for a refreshing cold salad.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: salad
Method: boiling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 410
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 350
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 14
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 6
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 60

Keywords: chicken avocado pasta, healthy pasta salad, avocado pasta salad, summer salad, whole grain pasta, light lunch, fresh basil