Pasta Salad with Chicken and Honey-Mustard Dressing

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp 0.2% Greek yogurt (For the dressing)
• 1 tsp Whole-grain mustard (For the dressing)
• 1 tsp Honey (For the dressing)
• Pepper (A pinch, for the dressing)
• Salt (A pinch, for the dressing)
• 200 g Bow-tie pasta (Weighed uncooked)
• 150 g Grilled chicken strips (Ready to use)
• 4 Bacon (Cooked and finely chopped; approximately 60 g total)
• 0.5 Red onion (Thinly sliced; approximately 55 g)
• 0.25 Cucumber (Cut into thin half-moons; approximately 75 g)
• 10 Cherry tomatoes (Cut into pieces; approximately 170 g)
• 2 Jarred grilled red bell pepper (Diced; drained weight estimated at approximately 180 g)
• 2 handjes Baby spinach (Approximately 60 g)
• Parmesan shavings (Optional, to taste; a small amount estimated at 20 g)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse it under cold water, and allow it to drain and cool thoroughly.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, combine the Greek yogurt, whole-grain mustard, and honey in a small bowl until smooth. Season with a pinch of pepper and salt.

3. 3

   Place the sliced red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, grilled bell pepper, and baby spinach in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Fold the cooled, well-drained pasta into the vegetables until everything is evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Add the grilled chicken strips and cooked, finely chopped bacon. Mix gently so the vegetables and pasta remain intact.

6. 6

   Pour the honey-mustard dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly until the dressing is evenly distributed.

7. 7

   Finish with Parmesan shavings, if desired.

8. 8

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld and the salad becomes thoroughly chilled.

9. 9

   If desired, divide the salad immediately among four containers for meal prep. Keep the portions refrigerated until ready to eat.

Notes

The creator recommends dividing the salad immediately among four containers as a meal-prep tip. The stated macros per serving are approximately 305 kcal, 6 g fat, 42 g carbohydrates, and 20 g protein; these values may vary depending on the chicken, bacon, pasta, and amount of optional Parmesan used.

Nutrition per serving

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