Looking for a fresh, flavorful, and healthy meal idea? Try this Chicken Pasta Spinach Salad!

With tender pasta, juicy chicken, crisp spinach, and a zesty lemon olive oil dressing, it’s a bowl of pure sunshine!

Perfect for meal-prepping, picnics, or a light dinner! Ready to dive in? Let me know if you try it!

IngredientsFor the Salad

2 cups cooked pasta (like penne or rotini)

2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredde

2 cups fresh spinach leaves

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, feta, salt, and pepper until well combined.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.

Season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Enjoy your light, refreshing chicken pasta spinach salad!