Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 10 oz uncooked spiral pasta
• 2 cups yellow squash, sliced
• 1 cup red pepper, diced
• 4 chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cooked
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced

DRESSING:

• 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lite Miracle Whip
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1 packet Good Seasons Salad Dressing mix

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook the Pasta and Prep the Vegetables:
   • Cook the spiral pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
   • Lightly steam the yellow squash, red pepper, broccoli florets, and onion. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a food processor or blender, combine the nonfat plain yogurt, lite Miracle Whip, low-fat milk, and the packet of Good Seasons Salad Dressing mix. Blend until well combined.
3. Assemble the Salad:
   • Dice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
   • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, yellow squash, red pepper, chicken, broccoli florets, onion, and diced tomatoes.
   • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
   • Toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.
4. Chill and Serve:
   • Cover the salad bowl and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld together and for the salad to chill.
   • Serve the Chicken Pasta Salad chilled.

Here are some variations you can try for the Chicken Pasta Salad recipe:

1. Mediterranean Style: Add Kalamata olives, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil to the salad. For the dressing, use Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
2. Mexican-Inspired: Add black beans, corn kernels, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro to the salad. For the dressing, use a mix of sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning.
3. Caprese Twist: Add fresh mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves to the salad. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or a mix of balsamic vinegar and olive oil for the dressing.
4. Asian Fusion: Add sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, edamame beans, and chopped peanuts to the salad. For the dressing, use a mix of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey or brown sugar.
5. Greek Delight: Add diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad. For the dressing, use a combination of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and dried oregano.
6. California Cobb: Add diced avocado, crispy bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled blue cheese to the salad. For the dressing, you can use a classic ranch dressing or a light lemon vinaigrette.
7. Caprese Pasta Salad: Add cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), and fresh basil leaves to the salad. Drizzle with a balsamic glaze or a mixture of balsamic vinegar and olive oil for the dressing.
8. Thai-inspired: Add shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, chopped peanuts, and fresh cilantro to the salad. For the dressing, use a blend of peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and a touch of chili garlic sauce.
9. Southwest Fiesta: Add black beans, corn kernels, diced red onions, diced jalapenos, and chopped cilantro to the salad. For the dressing, use a mix of lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and a hint of honey.
10. Mediterranean Delight: Add roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, marinated olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled goat cheese to the salad. For the dressing, you can use a tangy vinaigrette with lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard.