Chicken, Bean, and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Health score
42%
Chicken, Bean, and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
22 min.
4
279kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that’s perfect for lunch, a side dish, or even a hearty main course? Look no further than this Chicken, Bean, and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette! This delightful recipe blends the rich flavors of crumbled blue cheese with tender chicken and crisp green beans, all tossed together with rotini pasta for a satisfying texture.

What sets this dish apart is its vibrant Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, which elevates the entire salad with a zesty kick that balances beautifully with the creamy blue cheese. Quick to prepare in just 22 minutes, this meal is perfect for busy days when you want something healthy without sacrificing flavor. With each bite, you’ll delight in the combination of protein-packed chicken, fiber-rich beans, and wholesome pasta, making it not only delicious but also nourishing.

Whether you're packing it for a lunch on the go or serving it as a main dish at your next gathering, this pasta salad is sure to impress with its colorful ingredients and fantastic taste. Dive into this easy-to-make recipe and discover how a few simple ingredients can come together to create a meal that’s as beautiful as it is scrumptious!

Ingredients

  • ounce cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.8 pound chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped diced cooked
  • 1.5 cups green beans (2-inch) ( 6 ounces)
  • 1.5 cups rotini pasta uncooked (corkscrew pasta)
  • 0.3 cup sun-dried olives 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
    2. Add beans during last 5 minutes of cooking.
    3. Drain pasta and beans; rinse with cold water until cool.
    4. Combine pasta mixture and remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories279kcal
    Protein47.14%
    Fat18.58%
    Carbs34.28%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    36.25
    Glycemic Load
    8.51
    Inflammation Score
    -5
    Nutrition Score
    16.61217382939%

    Flavonoids

    Luteolin
    0.05mg
    Kaempferol
    0.19mg
    Myricetin
    0.05mg
    Quercetin
    1.13mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:279.35kcal
    13.97%
    Fat:5.7g
    8.78%
    Saturated Fat:2.3g
    14.35%
    Carbohydrates:23.68g
    7.89%
    Net Carbohydrates:21g
    7.64%
    Sugar:4.57g
    5.07%
    Cholesterol:77.61mg
    25.87%
    Sodium:155.62mg
    6.77%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:32.56g
    65.11%
    Vitamin B3:13.04mg
    65.21%
    Selenium:39.35µg
    56.21%
    Vitamin B6:0.63mg
    31.75%
    Phosphorus:304.01mg
    30.4%
    Manganese:0.44mg
    21.87%
    Vitamin K:21.14µg
    20.13%
    Potassium:608.89mg
    17.4%
    Magnesium:61.87mg
    15.47%
    Vitamin B5:1.28mg
    12.77%
    Vitamin B2:0.21mg
    12.59%
    Iron:2.25mg
    12.49%
    Copper:0.24mg
    11.78%
    Fiber:2.68g
    10.72%
    Zinc:1.59mg
    10.61%
    Vitamin B1:0.15mg
    10.13%
    Vitamin C:7.73mg
    9.37%
    Vitamin A:416.65IU
    8.33%
    Calcium:77.73mg
    7.77%
    Folate:28.29µg
    7.07%
    Vitamin B12:0.38µg
    6.26%
    Vitamin E:0.44mg
    2.95%
    Source:My Recipes