Chicken Pasta Salad (with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing)

Name: Chicken Pasta Salad (with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (180g) plain nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise; 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (I usually use low-fat); 2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dried); 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound (454g) dry pasta (such as rotini or fusilloni); 2 cups (about 300g) chopped or shredded cooked chicken; 2 cups (300g) halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup (65g) small broccoli florets (or chopped cucumber); 1 cup (150g) cooked corn; 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 160g); 3/4 cup (100g) crumbled feta cheese; 6 strips cooked bacon, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

This simple pasta salad has the works! Bacon, crisp peppers, broccoli, feta cheese, chicken, and tomatoes covered in a creamy, tangy buttermilk Greek yogurt dressing. It's for those of you who like the "stuff" in pasta salads, more than the pasta itself! Simple, quick, and makes great leftovers.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:28:03 GMT