Chicken and Sugar Snap Peas Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Chicken and Sugar Snap Peas Pasta Salad
20 min.
4
641kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Chicken and Sugar Snap Peas Pasta Salad! This vibrant dish combines the delightful crunch of fresh sugar snap peas with tender mini lasagna noodles, creating a satisfying texture that will leave your taste buds dancing. With the addition of juicy rotisserie chicken, this salad is not only packed with flavor but also provides a hearty dose of protein, making it a fantastic choice for lunch, a side dish, or even a main course.

What sets this recipe apart is its creamy Caesar dressing, which brings a rich and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the freshness of the mint and the crunch of the red onion. Plus, it’s completely dairy-free, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful salad, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family.

Whether you’re enjoying it on its own or pairing it with your favorite grilled meats, this Chicken and Sugar Snap Peas Pasta Salad is sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and get ready to savor a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • oz lasagne pasta sheets mini uncooked (mafalda)
  • cups sugar snap peas fresh trimmed halved
  • 0.8 cup caesar dressing 
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut chopped (from 2-lb chicken)
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In 3-quart saucepan, cook noodles as directed on package, adding peas during last minute of cooking. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. In large bowl, mix dressing, mint, vinegar and salt. Stir in chicken, onion, noodles and peas.
  3. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories641kcal
Protein25.44%
Fat50.61%
Carbs23.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.25
Glycemic Load
12.97
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.308695637661%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.77mg
Hesperetin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.32mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:641.29kcal
32.06%
Fat:35.91g
55.24%
Saturated Fat:6.59g
41.17%
Carbohydrates:38.24g
12.75%
Net Carbohydrates:35.02g
12.73%
Sugar:4.78g
5.31%
Cholesterol:130.75mg
43.58%
Sodium:1240.31mg
53.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.61g
81.22%
Vitamin K:58.6µg
55.81%
Selenium:27.97µg
39.96%
Vitamin C:31.09mg
37.68%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.55%
Vitamin E:2.33mg
15.52%
Vitamin A:654.01IU
13.08%
Fiber:3.23g
12.9%
Iron:2.22mg
12.31%
Phosphorus:119.74mg
11.97%
Magnesium:38.34mg
9.58%
Copper:0.18mg
8.94%
Folate:33.87µg
8.47%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.25%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.19%
Potassium:235.95mg
6.74%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.08%
Calcium:59.93mg
5.99%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.51%
Vitamin B3:1.09mg
5.44%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.62%