Summer Pasta Salad

I love a good pasta salad. To me, a good pasta salad means a tender pasta, a light and fresh dressing, and lots of mix-ins. This Summer Pasta Salad is my favorite combination because is so loaded with protein, made with only fresh and simple ingredients, and perfectly balanced with bright flavors.

Here’s what you’ll need

Salad

8 oz chickpea pasta shells

1 lb cooked and cubed chicken breast

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1 cup crumbled feta

1 cup spinach, chopped

 Dressing

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 Tbs honey

Directions

1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions
2. Stir together salad ingredients
3. In a blender bottle or mason jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake it up
4. Drizzle over the top and stir

Notes

Add slivered almonds or chopped pecans for a boost of healthy fats and a satisfying crunch to finish off this Summer Pasta Salad.

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Summer Pasta Salad

This Summer Pasta Salad is loaded with protein and fresh and simple ingredients.

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Author: Maddie Augustin

Ingredients

Salad

• 8 oz chickpea pasta shells
• 1 lb cooked and cubed chicken breast
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• 1 cup spinach chopped

Dressing

• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbs honey

Instructions

1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions
2. Stir together salad ingredients
3. In a blender bottle or mason jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake it up
4. Drizzle over the top and stir