Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad is a refreshing, satisfying dish—ideal for lunch or a light dinner on a warm summer day.
I first shared this Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad on A Mind “Full” Mom and wanted to post it here as well in case you missed it. It’s quick to prepare, light yet filling, and works well for packed lunches, after-school meals, or a simple summer supper.
Chicken is a family favorite in salads because it’s versatile — use freshly cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or leftovers from a previous meal. Properly stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, cooked chicken will keep well for at least two days and is perfect for tossing into a salad.
Best Pasta Types For Salads
- Penne
- Fusilli
- Farfalle
- Medium shells
I prefer a tossed salad rather than layered presentations—everything mixed together looks fresh and inviting. A glass bowl is a nice choice if you want to show off the colorful ingredients.
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This salad comes together in minutes, making it a perfect after-school lunch. It’s light enough to be refreshing but substantial enough to hold you and the kids until dinner. Increase the portion size and add a dinner roll to turn it into a satisfying light dinner.
Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad
Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad
Linda Nortje
Ingredients
SALAD:
- 250 g Penne pasta (8 oz)
- 1 Avocado peeled, stoned and cubed
- 2 small Red apples sliced
- 1 TB Lemon juice
- 2 cups Cooked chicken fillets cubed
- 3 cups Mixed salad greens (your choice)
DRESSING:
- ⅓ cup Sour cream
- 3 TB Canola oil
- 2 TB Red wine vinegar
Instructions
SALAD:
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Cook, drain and cool the pasta according to the packet instructions.
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Sprinkle lemon juice over the avocado and apple slices to prevent discoloration.
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Combine the cooked pasta, avocado, apples, chicken and mixed salad greens in a large bowl.
DRESSING:
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Whisk together the sour cream, canola oil and red wine vinegar. Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss well, then transfer to a serving bowl.
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Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad and keep chilled until ready to serve.
Nutrition values, when shown, may not always be exact—please check ingredient labels if you need precise information.
Serve this salad for lunch or as a light dinner on a hot summer day.
LINDA
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