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Lemon Pasta Salad with Chicken

Course Healthy Weeknight Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon chicken pasta salad, lemon pasta salad, pasta salad with chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 314kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box 16 ounces farfalle pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenders
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 seedless cucumber diced
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup sunflower seed kernels
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until it's al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.
  • While the pasta cooks, prepare the chicken: Brush the chicken with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning. Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken, peppers, cucumber, green onion, and sunflower seeds.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and honey. Season to taste with sea salt.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad. Mix well until everything is combined. This salad can be served immediately but is even better when refrigerated for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 recipe | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 770mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g