Strawberry Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad
Strawberry Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad is loaded with spinach and arugula, strawberries, avocado, tender pasta noodles, chopped nuts, and a creamy balsamic dressing. This fresh Spring salad is the perfect dinner side or potluck dish!
Servings:8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup arugula
- 1-2 cups shredded cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken works well
- 2 cups cooked bowtie pasta
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 avocados, sliced
- ⅓ cup crumbled blue, feta, or goat cheese
- ½ cup chopped pecans , or walnuts
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ⅓ cup plain fat free Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake well until all ingredients are incorporated and creamy.
- In a large bowl combine spinach, arugula, shredded chicken, avocado, pasta, strawberries, crumbled cheese, and chopped nuts. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
- To prepare in advance, reserve dressing until ready to serve, then pour over salad and toss immediately before serving.
Notes
Make ahead: make as written but wait to add the dressing and avocado until just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 282 kcal, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 11 g, Fat: 19 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 17 mg, Sodium: 97 mg, Potassium: 303 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 8 g, Vitamin A: 2152 IU, Vitamin C: 17 mg, Calcium: 59 mg, Iron: 2 mg