Chicken Rainbow Pasta Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, Chicken Rainbow Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish that brings together tender rotini pasta, juicy shredded chicken, and an array of crisp, colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumber. Tossed with a tangy homemade Mediterranean-inspired dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this refreshing pasta salad is elevated with savory bites of feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and sweet corn. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, this nutrient-packed recipe is easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and serves as a delightful balance of protein, veggies, and bold flavors. Serve chilled for a refreshing twist or let the flavors meld together in the fridge for an even more irresistible taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rotini pasta
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1 small Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (canned, drained or cooked fresh)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded or diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, sweet corn, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.

Step 6

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2024.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3523.2

Total Fat 133.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 505.6mg	0%
Sodium 5195.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 356.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.9g	0%
Total Sugars 54.4g
Protein 217.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 950.8mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 4141.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 40.8%