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 in need of a delicious and nutritious meal that can be ready in just 22 minutes? Look no further than this Chicken, Bean, and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette! This versatile dish can be served as a side dish, for lunch, or as a main course, making it a perfect option for any occasion.

With a total of 279 calories per serving, this pasta salad is a healthy and satisfying choice. The combination of diced cooked chicken breast, green beans, and crumbled blue cheese creates a protein-packed meal that will keep you feeling full and energized. The addition of the Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette adds a burst of flavor and brings all of the ingredients together in a harmonious way.

The preparation of this pasta salad is simple and straightforward. All you need to do is cook the rotini pasta and green beans, then combine them with the remaining ingredients. Toss everything together gently to ensure that every bite is full of delicious flavor.

This recipe is also a great option for those who are conscious of their macronutrient intake. With 47.14% protein, 18.58% fat, and 34.28% carbs, you can feel good about the nutritional profile of this dish.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal to enjoy at home or a dish to bring to a gathering, this Chicken, Bean, and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Give it a try and enjoy a wholesome and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

  • ounce cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.8 pound chicken breast diced cooked
  • 1.5 cups cut green beans (2-inch) ( 6 ounces)
  • 1.5 cups rotini uncooked (corkscrew pasta)
  • 0.3 cup sun-dried tomato vinaigrette 

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