# List of Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 - 9 oz spiral pasta (fusilli or rotini)
→ Chicken
02 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 10 oz)
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
07 - 1 cup cucumber diced
08 - 1/2 red bell pepper diced
09 - 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
10 - 1/4 cup celery thinly sliced
11 - 2 cups mixed salad greens optional
→ Honey Mustard Dressing
12 - 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
13 - 2 tbsp honey
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
16 - 2 tbsp olive oil
17 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
19 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
# Directions:
01 - Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool. Set aside.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes then cut into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In large bowl, combine cooked pasta, prepared chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, celery, and salad greens if using.
04 - In separate bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
05 - Pour dressing over salad ingredients. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all components evenly with dressing.
06 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over top. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours to chill and allow flavors to meld together.
