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    Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Feta Cheese

    Published: Jun 29, 2016 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 7 Comments

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    This healthy chicken pasta salad takes advantage of the season's fresh green beans and tomatoes. It's the perfect potluck salad for the summertime!
    Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese…This healthy side pasta salad with disappear in minutes at your next barbecue! 163 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #pasta

    Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese…This healthy side pasta salad with disappear in minutes at your next barbecue! 163 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    There are some meals that are meant to be eaten al fresco, and pasta salads definitely fall into that category. As soon as I finished making and photographing this particular pasta salad, I texted my husband to ask him if he wanted to meet the boys and me at a local beach for a dinnertime picnic and swim. I mean, how can you resist eating outside - on a beach, no less - on a beautiful summer's night?

    The boys - Lake Washington beach

    When you're a kid and you're near the water, swimming takes precedence over eating. It took all of 30 seconds for the boys to whip off their shirts and run straight into the lake. Swimming eventually turned into digging holes, which inevitably shifted to landing handfuls of wet sand on each other's heads. Of course. The younger one started the sand slinging. Retaliation was swift and accurate.

    Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese…This healthy side pasta salad with disappear in minutes at your next barbecue! 163 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    We eventually wrangled the boys back to the towels and dug into the pasta, followed by some sweet, fresh Washington cherries. I'm partial to pasta salads with vinaigrette, and this recipe is no exception. Lemon juice, olive oil, a touch of agave or honey, salt and pepper. When you have access to sweet and flavorful summertime veggies and fresh herbs, there's no need to dress it with anything complicated.

    Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese…This healthy side pasta salad with disappear in minutes at your next barbecue! 163 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    I followed the philosophy that I began following recently, starting with my One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken & Spinach: Use just 8 ounces of whole wheat pasta and bulk up the dish with protein (chicken in this case) and plenty of veggies. The perfect balance.

    If you make this salad ahead of time, make extra dressing and stir it in just before serving. The pasta has a tendency to soak up the dressing and you don't want to serve an underdressed salad.

    Other healthy recipes for your next backyard barbecue:

    Healthy Recipes for Barbecues
    Thai Chicken Salad
    Couscous with Nectarines & Toasted Almonds

    Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese…This healthy side pasta salad with disappear in minutes at your next barbecue! 163 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Feta Cheese

    This healthy chicken pasta salad takes advantage of the season’s fresh green beans and tomatoes. It’s the perfect potluck salad for the summertime!
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    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Pasta Salad
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 11 Cups
    Calories: 159.4kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta such as rotini or penne
    • ¾ pound green beans trimmed & cut in half
    • 8 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half
    • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
    • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 6 basil leaves thinly sliced
    • 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

    The Dressing:

    • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey honey
    • ¼ teaspoons salt
    • ¼ teaspoons ground pepper
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a serving bowl.
    • While the pasta is cooking, prepare a medium bowl of ice water. Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water. Drain and transfer to the bowl with the pasta.
    • Add the tomatoes, chicken, feta cheese, basil leaves and parsley to the pasta mixture. Stir to combine.
    • Add the dressing and toss to combine. Serve.

    The Dressing:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, agave nectar (or honey), salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 159.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.5g | Protein: 6.5g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 12.5mg | Sodium: 131.4mg | Potassium: 79.5mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 3g
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    Disclosure: This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. Michelle Goth

        July 09, 2016 at 3:56 pm

        What a beautiful pasta salad! This just screams summer ad outdoor picnics to me, too!

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      2. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

        July 01, 2016 at 2:48 pm

        I would totally love to dig into this pasta salad during a cook out of bbq! yum! I love he tomatoes and feta in this!

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      3. Michelle | A Latte Food

        June 30, 2016 at 10:39 am

        I love pasta salads! I would love to be eating it on the beach picnic-style! The perfect summer evening for sure! 🙂

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      4. Dee

        June 30, 2016 at 12:36 am

        I love how fresh and healthy this looks -- perfect for summer!

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      5. Jessica - The Novice Chef

        June 29, 2016 at 3:41 pm

        That looks so incredibly fresh! Delish!

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      6. Kathleen

        June 29, 2016 at 11:18 am

        The recipe for Chicken Pasta Salad sounds and looks so good. I am definitely going to make this for when the family visits. Thank you. I don't know a family member that doesn't like chicken. What would you suggest that I serve with this dish?

        Reply
      7. Justine | Cooking and Beer

        June 29, 2016 at 10:07 am

        Loving the green beans in this pasta salad! So fun!

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