Description
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Salad is a delightful medley of seasoned chicken, crisp broccoli, sweet golden raisins, and crunchy celery, all tossed together in a creamy dressing. This vibrant dish is perfect for summer gatherings or as a nutritious meal throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (4 cups) dried Radiatore pasta
- 1 pound cooked seasoned chicken breast, diced into small cubes (about 2 cups)
- 3 cups small broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 4 scallions, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Radiatore pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, raisins, celery, almonds, and scallions to the dressing. Toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Chill the salad before serving for the best taste. Feel free to substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or swap almonds with walnuts for added variety.