Zesty Cold Chicken Pasta Salad

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A quick, easy, tasty, and colorful chicken pasta salad that looks as great as it tastes. Serve at room temperature or cool for at least 1 hour.

3
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
13 mins
Total Time:
23 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta

  • 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon dried mustard

  • 24 cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans chicken packed in water, drained

  • 1 pinch paprika

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. Mix mayonnaise, lemon pepper seasoning, and dried mustard together in a large bowl. Mix in cherry tomatoes, peas, and chicken. Fold in rotini. Sprinkle paprika over salad before serving.

Cook's Note:

Tuna can be substituted for chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447 Calories
7g Fat
69g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 1102mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 27g 55%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 634mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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