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Chicken Pasta Salad

Image of Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe in a bowl
Makes: 7 Servings

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.

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

Directions

  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.

Notes

Source:

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

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/7 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 234
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Sodium 494 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 19 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 49 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 412 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 234
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 19 g
Minerals
Calcium 49 mg
Potassium 412 mg
Sodium 494 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 49 mg
Phosphorus 201 mg
Selenium 20 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 45 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Vitamin C 25 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 22 mcg
Folate 109 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 58 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups