This creamy pasta salad is made heart-healthy by ditching the mayo and using Greek yogurt for the dressing. Sweet blueberries, basil, spinach, shallots and pasta accompany chicken in this protein-packed, healthy dish. You’re going to love the burst of flavor you get with every bite! Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for a super-fast meal.
Heart-Healthy Blueberry Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 326 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups bow tie or tube shaped pasta cooked
- 3 cups cooked shredded/chopped chicken
- ¾ tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1-¼ cups 2% Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp. dried basil
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups baby spinach rinsed, drained and dried thoroughly
- ½ medium shallot minced
Instructions
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In large bowl, combine all ingredients.
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Stir well until evenly combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
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Serve by itself, on salad, in lettuce wraps or as sandwich.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Heart-Healthy Blueberry Chicken Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 500mg21%
Potassium 405mg12%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 1518IU30%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 133mg13%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.