Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel Gunnell★ 5.0 (59)
Vineyard Chicken and Pasta Salad
NUTRITION · PER SERVING55M COOK
CAL 23%·PRO 43%
CARBS 45G39% OF CAL
5G FIBER4G ADDED5G INTRINSIC31G OTHER9G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 22G43% OF CAL
4G SAT18G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A light pasta salad tossed with grapes, spinach, sunflower seeds, and Parmesan in a tangy honey-vinegar dressing. Fresh, slightly sweet, and substantial enough to serve as a main course.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 12 ounces bow tie or other favorite shape pasta
- 4 to 6 cups chopped spring greens or baby spinach
- 2 to 3 cups cooked, chopped chicken (see note)
- 1 cup green or red grapes (or a combo), halved
- 3 to 4 green onions or bunch of chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup shaved or grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup torn or chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup oil (see note)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch black pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
CAL 23%·PRO 43%
CARBS 45G39% OF CAL
5G FIBER4G ADDED5G INTRINSIC31G OTHER9G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 22G43% OF CAL
4G SAT18G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 45m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 221mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
- Added sugar
- 4g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 365mg
- Calcium
- 134mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 45M
- SODIUM
- 221MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.