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.
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Notes
Make ahead: make as written but wait to add the dressing and avocado until just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2152IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
