Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Avocado adds creaminess while being healthier.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option.

Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from lentils

Whole wheat increases fiber content.

Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced cooked chicken, chopped bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and peas.

In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture and toss to combine evenly.

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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