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Chicken Pasta Salad

Colorful veggies, black beans, and pasta make this salad healthy, flavorful, and filling. Make it several hours ahead and let it chill in the refrigerator for a quick summer dinner.

  • 7 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked small pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups canned chicken, drained
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 cup shredded yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, low-sodium, drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, low-sodium, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain; rinse.

3

Combine first eight ingredients (pasta through black beans) in a large bowl.

4

Toss gently with salad dressing.

5

Chill for several hours to blend flavors.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/7 of recipe

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories236
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA5 mg
Omega 3 - DHA93 mg
Cholesterol22 mg
Carbohydrates30 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Total Sugars4 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein19 g
Minerals
Calcium48 mg
Potassium426 mg
Sodium493 mg
Copper244 mcg
Iron3 mg
Magnesium49 mg
Phosphorus205 mg
Selenium20 mcg
Zinc2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A46 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.3 mg
Vitamin B120.5 mg
Vitamin C25 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K22 mcg
Folate108 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.3 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin3 mg
Choline59 mg

Source:

  • Color Me Healthy
  • North Carolina Department of Public Health and North Carolina Cooperative Extension