A vibrant blend of chicken, spiral pasta, fresh vegetables, and a tangy honey-mustard dressing.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 9 oz spiral pasta (fusilli or rotini)
→ Chicken
02 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (10 oz)
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 cup diced cucumber
08 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
09 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
10 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
11 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (optional)
→ Honey Mustard Dressing
12 - 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
13 - 2 tbsp honey
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
16 - 2 tbsp olive oil
17 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
19 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Boil spiral pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; set aside.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Let rest 5 minutes; then dice into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, celery, and salad greens if using.
04 - Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
05 - Pour dressing over salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
06 - Sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours to chill and allow flavors to meld.
