Description
A creamy, protein-packed pasta salad featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a zesty lemon-mayo dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Rotini or Fusilli pasta
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until just under al dente.
- Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until completely chilled.
- Cube the cooked chicken into uniform 1/2 inch pieces.
- Finely dice the celery and red onion.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken, celery, and onion.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and fold gently until coated.
- Stir in chopped parsley and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American