Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Served cold, this refreshing chicken and pasta salad has a lemony basil dressing and baby spinach leaves.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 513 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Cook chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken into cubes.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Season pasta with garlic salt.

Step 4

Whisk vegetable oil, lemon juice, basil, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Add pasta, chicken, and spinach leaves. Toss to coat.

Step 5

Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.