How to make a warm chicken salad with pasta? | Cooking with Nikolina Dianezevic

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, and ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

pasta

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: whole wheat pasta

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while whole wheat is more economical.

Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Grill chicken pieces over medium heat until cooked through.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, orange/red pepper, orange/green pepper, tomatoes, and corn.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt.

Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.

Add cheese if desired.

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