Rose's Angel Hair Chicken Pasta Salad

Rose's Angel Hair Chicken Pasta Salad is a fresh, flavorful dish perfect for warm-weather gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. Featuring tender angel hair pasta, juicy pan-seared chicken, and a medley of crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions, this salad delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon Dijon dressing with a hint of sweetness from honey, and finished with crumbled feta and fresh parsley, this vibrant pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser. It’s light yet satisfying, easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, and versatile enough to be served as a main course or side dish. Perfect for meal preppers and picnic enthusiasts alike, this chilled pasta salad is as simple as it is delicious! Keywords: angel hair pasta salad, chicken pasta salad, lemon Dijon dressing, fresh vegetables, quick pasta recipe, summer salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz Angel hair pasta
• 2 pieces Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Honey
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until al dente, approximately 4-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, season both sides of the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing. Combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until emulsified.

Step 5

Add the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and give the salad a final toss.

Step 7

Chill the pasta salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1479.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2298.6

Total Fat 88.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 402.6mg	0%
Sodium 2962.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 33.3g
Protein 162.0g	0%

Vitamin D 45.2IU	0%
Calcium 913.4mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 2776.7mg	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: 34.5%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 37.6%