Best Pasta Salad With Avocado And Chicken Recipes

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CHICKEN CLUB PASTA SALAD



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Chicken club sandwich-style pasta! Substitute Monterey Jack cheese for the Muenster, if desired.

Provided by Lane J

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta
¾ cup Italian-style salad dressing
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 cups chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken
12 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup cubed Muenster cheese
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a large bowl. Stir pasta, chicken, bacon, Muenster cheese, celery, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado into dressing until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 723 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

PASTA SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND CHICKEN



Pasta Salad With Avocado and Chicken image

Based on a Joy of Cooking recipe, I was looking for something to make with left-over rotisserie chicken and some avocado that needed to be used!

Provided by Linky

Categories     Poultry

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chicken, shredded (or cut into bite-side pieces)
1 avocado, diced (Hass avocado)
1 cup pasta, any small shape
1 cup grape tomatoes, halves
1/4 cup onion, diced (Valdelia onion)
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoon capers, drained
4 leaves basil (approximately, minced)
2 tablespoons olive oil (I used Black Olive Oil # 456736)
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
salt and pepper
2 -3 cups mixed greens (to serve salad on)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl (not the lettuce/greens).
  • Add dressing, toss and serve.
  • Serve on bed of mixed greens.
  • Garnish with crumbled feta cheese (optional).

CHERRY TOMATO PASTA WITH AVOCADO SAUCE



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Heart-healthy avocado makes this pasta dish feel indulgent without being overly rich. The flavorful sauce is so luscious, you'll think there is cream hiding in there. It's guilt-free and dairy-free, but with a texture and consistency that's similar to traditional cream-based sauces. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) protein-enriched rotini (about 3-1/2 cups uncooked)
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 cup fresh spinach
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, halved
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pine nuts
Optional: shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Cook rotini according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, place avocados, spinach, basil, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream., Drain rotini; transfer to a large bowl. Add avocado mixture and tomatoes; toss to coat. Top with pine nuts and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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