Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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2 medium cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
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2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
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1 pound cooked rotini pasta, chilled
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1/2 cup chopped red onion
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup freshly chopped basil
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Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
→ Dressing
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1/2 cup white wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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Add the shredded chicken, pasta, onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and basil into a large bowl.
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In a jar, combine white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake well to combine.
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Drizzle the salad with the dressing. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly combined.
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Serve the pasta salad immediately, or refrigerate for later use.
# Additional Notes:
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To prevent avocado from browning, coat with lemon or lime juice.
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This salad can be prepared a day in advance by leaving out the avocado and tomato until serving time.