Description
This Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado is a balanced, nutrient-dense meal that combines lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and heart-healthy fats in one bowl. The creamy texture of avocado replaces heavy mayonnaises, while the chicken provides lasting satiety. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner, it features a bright citrus dressing that keeps it fresh.
Ingredients
8 oz Whole grain or Chickpea Pasta
2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast
2 ripe Avocados, cubed
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1/2 Red Onion, finely diced
2 cups Baby Spinach
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tsp Honey
1 clove Minced Garlic
Sea Salt
Cracked Black Pepper
Fresh Parsley or Cilantro
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente
- While the pasta cooks, sear the chicken breast in a pan with a small amount of avocado oil until cooked through and golde
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper
- Chop the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cube the avocado
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, spinach, tomatoes, and onion. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently
- Fold in the avocado cubes last
Notes
Use just ripe avocados for the best texture.
Store salad in an airtight glass container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg