Cool Chicken 'n' Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Cool Chicken 'n' Pasta Salad
50 min.
4
541kcal

Suggestions

This cool chicken 'n' pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for a summer lunch or side. With chunks of juicy chicken breast and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty Italian dressing, it's a delicious and easy meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! The combination of corkscrew-shaped pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and onion makes for a colorful and inviting dish, while the fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal touch. This salad is not only tasty but also nutritious, offering a good source of protein and a range of vitamins and minerals. It's a dairy-free option that's sure to become a go-to for those looking for a quick and healthy meal. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side, this cool chicken 'n' pasta salad is a delightful choice that will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 10 ounce chicken breast chunk drained swanson® canned
  • cups elbow macaroni corkscrew-shaped cooked
  • cups elbow macaroni corkscrew-shaped cooked
  • small cucumber sliced cut in half lengthwise and
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.8 cup salad dressing fat-free italian prepared
  • small onion chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In large bowl toss macaroni, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley and dressing until evenly coated. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories541kcal
Protein21.34%
Fat22.36%
Carbs56.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.33
Glycemic Load
30.79
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.470434975365%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
6.47mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.46mg
Quercetin
3.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:541.22kcal
27.06%
Fat:13.25g
20.39%
Saturated Fat:2.1g
13.1%
Carbohydrates:75.06g
25.02%
Net Carbohydrates:70.21g
25.53%
Sugar:8.64g
9.6%
Cholesterol:45.36mg
15.12%
Sodium:531.17mg
23.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:28.45g
56.91%
Selenium:79.41µg
113.44%
Vitamin K:78.5µg
74.76%
Vitamin B3:8.66mg
43.31%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.77%
Vitamin B6:0.75mg
37.5%
Phosphorus:308mg
30.8%
Vitamin C:20.32mg
24.62%
Fiber:4.84g
19.38%
Magnesium:71.45mg
17.86%
Potassium:609.34mg
17.41%
Copper:0.32mg
15.94%
Vitamin B5:1.45mg
14.46%
Vitamin A:591.86IU
11.84%
Iron:2.12mg
11.76%
Zinc:1.72mg
11.47%
Vitamin E:1.58mg
10.51%
Folate:38.21µg
9.55%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.28%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.39%
Calcium:43.81mg
4.38%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.36%
Source:Allrecipes