Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad With Herbs is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs tossed with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or casual gatherings, this salad not only delights your taste buds but also brings a burst of sunshine to your table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad will surely become a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fusilli or rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let cool before chopping.
- Chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces; chiffonade the basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken chunks, chopped vegetables, herbs, and dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg