Description
A vibrant Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a creamy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, then add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool completely.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced chicken, steamed broccoli, golden raisins, and chopped celery.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss everything together.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve chilled.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This salad tastes even better the next day. Can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg