Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min

This vibrant and flavorful Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect balance of fresh veggies, protein-packed chicken, and creamy avocado. It’s ideal for a quick and healthy lunch, or as a light dinner that’s both satisfying and nourishing. The combination of rotini pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and the fragrant notes of fresh basil makes every bite delicious. Tossed in a simple and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation!

Ingredients for Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil

For the Salad:

  • 2 medium cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
  • 1 pound cooked rotini pasta (or similar), chilled
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

For the Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

How to Make Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked pasta, red onion, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil. Toss the ingredients gently to mix them together.
  2. For the dressing, combine the white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a jar or small bowl. Stir or shake until the dressing ingredients are well mixed.
  3. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the chicken pasta salad. Toss everything together carefully until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and chill for later use.

This chicken pasta salad is refreshing, nutrient-packed, and bursting with flavor! Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a quick, satisfying meal. Enjoy every bite! ❤️