Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Ingredients

2 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

1 pinch garlic salt

or to taste

½ cup vegetable oil

1 lemon

juiced

¼ cup fresh basil

chopped

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

or to taste

1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Cook chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken into cubes.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite about 8 minutes; drain. Season pasta with garlic salt.

Step 4

Whisk vegetable oil lemon juice basil and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Add pasta chicken and spinach leaves. Toss to coat.

Step 5

Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 512.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.7g 42%

Carbohydrates: 59.1g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 21.4g 33%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 20%

Cholesterol: 25.3mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 4490.1IU 90%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.9mg 107%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 16.9mg 28%

Folate: 273.6mcg 68%

Calcium: 106.7mg 11%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 87.5mg 31%

Potassium: 515.6mg 14%

Sodium: 166.9mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 192.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.