Delicious Cavatappi Chicken Salad Recipe – Perfect for Any Occasion!
The delightful world of pasta salads with our Cavatappi Chicken Salad! This recipe combines tender chicken, crisp celery, and tangy pickles with a creamy Dijon dressing, all tossed with cavatappi pasta for a twist on the classic. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing summer dish or a satisfying meal prep option, this salad is sure to impress. Get ready to elevate your salad game with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Cavatappi Chicken Salad
4
servings15
minutes15
minutes440
kcal30
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hourDive into the delightful world of pasta salads with our Cavatappi Chicken Salad! This recipe combines tender chicken, crisp celery, and tangy pickles with a creamy Dijon dressing, all tossed with cavatappi pasta for a twist on the classic. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing summer dish or a satisfying meal prep option, this salad is sure to impress. Get ready to elevate your salad game with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
- Pasta Base
17 oz cavatappi pasta
- Protein
2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed or 12 oz canned chunk chicken
- Vegetables
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 large sweet onion, diced
2 dill pickle spears, finely diced
2.25 oz can sliced black olives
- Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup coarse ground Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
- Alternative Ingredients
Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version
Honey mustard instead of Dijon mustard for a sweeter taste
Directions
- Mixing Dressing – In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Whisk until smooth and creamy. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Preparing Salad Base – In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked cavatappi pasta, cubed chicken breast (or canned chicken), chopped celery, diced sweet onion, diced dill pickles, and sliced black olives. Toss gently to mix the ingredients well.
- Combining and Chilling – Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture in the bowl. Toss everything together to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- colander
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 440kcal
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
- Sodium: 871mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 19g
- Protein: 28g
- Vitamin A: 200IU
- Vitamin C: 5mg
- Calcium: 30mg
- Iron: 2mg
