Chilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta Salad
Chilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta Salad brings tender rotini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet peas together in a creamy, tangy dressing with a hint of mustard and paprika. The bright citrusy notes pair with the savory chicken for a balanced, refreshing bite. Serve it for a light lunch, picnic, or make-ahead dinner on warm days when you want something cool and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 70
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2
Stir together mayonnaise, lemon pepper seasoning, and dried mustard in a large bowl. Stir in cherry tomatoes, peas, and chicken. Gently fold in rotini. Sprinkle paprika over the salad before serving.
- Calories 721.45 kcal High 36%
- Protein 25.62 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 61.81 g 22%
- Total Fat 40.48 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 5.5 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.28 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 882.85 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 8.1 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 7.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.59 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 41.07 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 306.01 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 129.72 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 5.23 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Chilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta Salad is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Chicken, Cherry Tomato, Dry Mustard, and Lemon Pepper. Each serving provides about 721.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Chicken, Cherry Tomato, Dry Mustard, Lemon Pepper, Mayonnaise. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 721.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Chilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta Salad healthy?
- Chilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 721.45 calories and 25.62 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 882.85 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.5 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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