Chicken-Thyme-Penne Salad

Health score
3%
Chicken-Thyme-Penne Salad
265 min.
12
437kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Chicken-Thyme-Penne Salad! This vibrant dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a summer picnic, preparing a family lunch, or looking for a satisfying side to complement your main course. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

Imagine tender rotisserie chicken mingling with al dente penne pasta, all tossed together with juicy red grapes and crunchy walnuts. The addition of fresh thyme elevates the dish, infusing it with a fragrant aroma that will tantalize your taste buds. The creamy dressing, made with reduced-fat mayonnaise, honey, and a hint of mustard, brings everything together, creating a luscious coating that enhances each bite.

Not only is this Chicken-Thyme-Penne Salad a feast for the senses, but it’s also a nutritious option, boasting a balanced caloric breakdown that makes it suitable for various dietary preferences. With 437 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Plus, it can be prepared in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you focus on enjoying your time with loved ones.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup celery stalks sliced
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 1.3 cups salad dressing reduced-fat
  • tablespoon milk 
  • tablespoon mustard coarse-grained
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped (1 small)
  • 10 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • cups grapes red seedless cut in half
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut cubed (from two)
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • cup walnut pieces toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. In very large (4-quart) bowl, mix pasta, chicken, grapes, celery and onion. In small bowl, mix oil and 1 tablespoon of the fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon of the dried thyme).
  3. Pour oil mixture over chicken mixture; toss to coat.
  4. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, milk, honey, mustard, salt and remaining thyme. Cover chicken mixture and mayonnaise mixture separately; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  5. Up to 2 hours before serving, toss chicken mixture and mayonnaise mixture. Cover; refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in 3/4 cup of the walnuts.
  6. Sprinkle salad with remaining walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories437kcal
Protein24.18%
Fat50.63%
Carbs25.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.11
Glycemic Load
10.13
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
8.2095653369375%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Apigenin
0.24mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:437.23kcal
21.86%
Fat:24.92g
38.34%
Saturated Fat:4.19g
26.18%
Carbohydrates:27.9g
9.3%
Net Carbohydrates:25.97g
9.44%
Sugar:7.67g
8.52%
Cholesterol:84.61mg
28.2%
Sodium:649.02mg
28.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.79g
53.57%
Vitamin K:51.5µg
49.04%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.45%
Selenium:15.95µg
22.79%
Copper:0.26mg
13.08%
Phosphorus:103.91mg
10.39%
Magnesium:31.85mg
7.96%
Fiber:1.93g
7.71%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.06%
Potassium:189.82mg
5.42%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.25%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.59%
Folate:18.31µg
4.58%
Iron:0.79mg
4.37%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.27%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.99%
Calcium:25.47mg
2.55%
Vitamin A:105.6IU
2.11%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.06%
Vitamin C:1.61mg
1.95%