Leftover Chicken Pasta Salad
Transform your leftovers into a vibrant and satisfying meal with this Leftover Chicken Pasta Salad! Perfectly al dente pasta is tossed with juicy shredded chicken, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, creating a medley of fresh flavors and textures. A creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice ties everything together beautifully. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, is an ideal solution for midweek lunches, potlucks, or light dinners. Customize it further with sliced olives and garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Simple, wholesome, and utterly delicious, this pasta salad is a brilliant way to upcycle leftovers while satisfying your cravings!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 8 ounces Pasta (such as rotini, penne, or bowtie)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Olives (sliced, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or chopped leftover chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives (if using), and parsley.
Step 3
In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the chicken and vegetables.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Garnish with additional parsley before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1425.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1937.0 |
| Total Fat 86.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 466.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2960.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 114.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.0g | |
| Protein 171.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 286.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2321.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories