Description
A light, refreshing salad combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, crisp broccoli, and sweet raisins, all enveloped in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 cups seasoned chicken (grilled or baked)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta, seasoned chicken, broccoli florets, golden raisins, and finely chopped celery in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is well-coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, allowing flavors to develop.
Notes
Make-ahead options allow for better flavor development. Customize by adding your favorite vegetables or using a lighter dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg