Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad, a delightful fusion of hearty and fresh flavors perfect for any occasion. Juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts are paired with tender al dente pasta, crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and baby spinach, and finished with a tangy-sweet homemade honey mustard dressing. This quick and easy recipe is ready in just 40 minutes, making it a fabulous choice for meal prepping, family dinners, or a refreshing potluck dish. Packed with protein, vibrant produce, and a burst of zesty flavors, this crowd-pleasing dish is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Serve it immediately or let it chill for a refreshing twist—either way, this pasta salad is guaranteed to impress! Keywords: Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad, easy chicken salad recipe, summer pasta salad, homemade honey mustard dressing.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 12 ounces dry pasta (rotini or penne)
• 0.5 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups baby spinach

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

Step 3

While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your honey mustard dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and baby spinach.

Step 6

Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture.

Step 7

Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 1-2 hours if you prefer it chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1436.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3260.3

Total Fat 139.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 413.4mg	0%
Sodium 2654.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 338.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 54.8g
Protein 158.3g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 243.5mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2573.1mg	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: 38.6%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 41.8%