Description
A delicious and nutritious salad made with chickpea penne pasta, shredded chicken, and creamy feta, balanced with sweet dried cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chickpea penne pasta, cooked
- 1 cup chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup creamy feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh spinach or arugula (optional)
Instructions
- Cook chickpea penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, feta cheese, and dried cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- If using, add fresh spinach or arugula for extra greens.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. Adjust dressing to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg