Chicken and Spinach Pasta Salad + Nutritional Information

According to Saednews, Chicken is an excellent source of protein and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. This flavorful chicken and spinach pasta salad is made with a creamy mayonnaise, white vinegar, and fresh lemon juice dressing. It makes a refreshing main dish for warm summer days. You can use cooked chicken breast to prepare this delicious salad.

Ingredients

• 200 g rotini pasta

• 2 cups spinach leaves

• 1 red bell pepper

• 12 cherry tomatoes

• ¼ cup chopped red onion

• 1 garlic clove

• 2 cups cooked chicken

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp white vinegar

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp dried basil

• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse well, and set aside to cool.

2. Meanwhile, roughly chop the spinach leaves and cut the red bell pepper in half.

3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the spinach, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and cooked chicken.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, black pepper, and dried basil.

5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Add more mayonnaise if needed and season with salt to taste.

6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition Information

Based on the ingredients listed, the recipe provides approximately:

• Calories: 1,148 kcal

• Fat: 71 g

• Carbohydrates: 80 g

• Protein: 50 g

Note: The original Persian text contains a small inconsistency in the preparation instructions, mentioning mustard even though mustard is not included in the ingredient list. The translation above follows the listed ingredients.