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Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad

Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad makes a refreshing, filling meal which is the perfect lunch or light dinner on a warm Summer day.

Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad

I shared the recipe for this refreshing, yet filling Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad over at A Mind “Full” Mom a few weeks ago and now share it here on the blog as well, in case you missed it.

Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad

Chicken, as a meat in our salads, is one of my family’s favorite requests. I also love the idea of using Chicken, as you can use just cooked Chicken, rotisserie Chicken or any leftover Chicken you might have from a previous meal.

And it does not necessarily mean you have to use the leftovers from last night’s dinner.

Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad

Sealed in a container and kept in the refrigerator for at least 2 days will ensure your leftover Chicken is still fresh and perfect to use in a salad.

Best Pasta Types For Salads

  • Penne
  • Fusili
  • Farfalle
  • Medium Shells

Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad

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I am not one to layer all salads perfectly, simply tossed together salads look just as delicious as neatly layered ones, and a glass bowl is a great idea to have a peak at all the ingredients.

Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad

To put together the salad takes only minutes, which makes this the perfect lunch to serve after school. Not too rich, but filling enough to get the kids, and yourself, through to dinner time.

Served in larger portions with a dinner roll on the side, is also the ideal light dinner.

Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad

Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad

Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad

Linda Nortje
Pasta Chicken and Avocado Salad makes a refreshing, filling meal which is the perfect lunch or light dinner on a warm Summer day.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Light Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Servings 4 People

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:

  • cup Sour Cream
  • 3 TB Canola Oil
  • 2 TB Red Wine Vinegar

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • Cook, drain and cool the Pasta as per the instructions on the packet
  • Sprinkle the Lemon Juice over the Avocado and the Apples to prevent them from discoloring
  • Place the Pasta, Avocado, Apples, Chicken and Salad Greens in a large mixing bowl

DRESSING:

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk lightly - pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss well – transfer to a serving bowl
  • Drizzle over the remaining dressing and keep chilled until ready to serve
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Serve as lunch or a light dinner on a hot Summer day.

LINDA

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Jamie Sherman

Tuesday 4th of August 2015

I could eat salads every single day and never get tired of them! This one looks delicious, Linda!

Carlee Scharnhorst

Monday 3rd of August 2015

You always make the most wonderful looking salads!

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