BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Great for lunch boxes. Healthy food kids love!

Provided by maggiek

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fusilli pasta
¾ cup broccoli florets
¾ cup shredded cooked chicken
¾ cup sweet corn, drained
8 cherry tomatoes, halved, or more to taste
3 green onions, finely chopped
4 tablespoons light olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons liquid honey
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, fit a deep saucepan with a steamer insert. Add 2 inches of water and heat to boiling. Place broccoli in the steamer, cover, and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Add to the bowl with the cooked pasta.
  • Add chicken, corn, tomatoes, and green onions to the bowl with the pasta.
  • Whisk olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper together in a bowl. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 458.3 mg, Sugar 9 g

xxx god
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or picnic.


Beverly Mbali
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the broccoli and chicken, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Sunday D John
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt in the dressing instead. It turned out great!


Bronston Steve
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This pasta salad is the perfect make-ahead meal. I like to make it the night before and then let it chill in the fridge overnight. The flavors meld together and it tastes even better the next day.


Hari Basyal
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.


bonnie's gacha channle
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


All-Zabyer Islam Mugdho
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the broccoli taste amazing.


Chanaka Viduranga
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped red onion and celery for extra crunch.


Awais Iqbal
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I made this pasta salad for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a new favorite in our house.


Rakib Akon
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful! It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Zami Raaj
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The broccoli and chicken were perfectly cooked, and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tg Abebe
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that I can make for my family, and this pasta salad fits the bill perfectly. It's also really healthy, which is a bonus.


Taj Pakhi
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of broccoli, chicken, and pasta is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful.


bot nuts
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This broccoli and chicken pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.