Zomerse pasta salade

Ingredients

• Pasta

  Corn, dry

  300g

• Cherry tomatoes

  Red, ripe, raw, year round average

  1 cup cherry tomatoes or 149g

• Chicken breast

  Broilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw

  2 full small breast (both fillets) or 348g

• Broccoli

  Flower clusters, raw

  1 cup flowerets or 71g

• Light mayonnaise

  Salad dressing, light

  ½ cup or 120g

• Greek yogurt

  Plain, whole fat

  ¼ cup or 60g

• Lemon juice

  Raw

  2 tbsp or 30g

• Garlic

  Raw

  2 cloves, minced or 6g

• Dijon mustard

  Grey poupon

  1 tsp or 5g

• Salt

  Table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Basil

  Fresh

  ¼ cup leaves, whole or 6g

Directions

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2. Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken breast, blanched broccoli florets, and halved cherry tomatoes. Add the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine everything evenly. Finish with Cheese and Herbs: Add the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil to the salad. Toss gently. Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the salad for added texture and flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Adjust to Taste: Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.