Description

This Chicken Pasta Salad That Tastes Better Than Deli Style is vibrant, filling, and packed with flavor. Quick and easy, it’s perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner with its blend of chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh veggies, all dressed in a creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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1 pound fusilli pasta
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 sliced bacon diced and cooked until crisp
3 stalks celery diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1/2 small red onion diced small
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 1/2 cups low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water and add the fusilli pasta and kosher salt. Cook according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
While pasta cooks, prepare the bacon, dice the vegetables, and make the dressing by whisking the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cubed chicken, crispy bacon, diced celery, bell pepper, red onion, baby spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate and consume within 48 hours.

Notes

You can adjust the dressing ingredients according to your taste preference.
For a healthier twist, substitute Greek yogurt for low-fat sour cream.
Add other vegetables like cucumbers or carrots for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 35mg