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A bowl of spring chicken pasta salad with rotini, asparagus, peas, and radishes in a creamy dressing.
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High-Protein Spring Chicken Pasta Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz chickpea rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
  • 1/2 lb asparagus , trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 4 large radishes , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup non -fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook chickpea pasta according to package directions, adding the asparagus pieces during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain the pasta and asparagus, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool immediately.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper until a smooth dressing forms.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta and asparagus with the cubed chicken, edamame, peas, and sliced radishes.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad components and toss thoroughly with large spoons to ensure even distribution.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.