Classic Chicken Salad , A Perfect Binge Meal

By Aanchal Mathur

You get everything in this meal - proteins, carbs, fibre, vitamins and minerals from vegetables like broccoli, tomatoes and sweet corn. Need we say more? 

Ingredients

For the Chicken Pasta Salad: 225 gms fusilli (pasta twirls) 125 gms broccoli (cut into small florets) 175 gms cherry or baby tomatoes (cut in half) 1 x 198 gm tin of sweetcorn (drained) 125 gms chicken (cooked, cut into small pieces) 2 spring onions, finely chopped 

Ingredients

For the Honey and Soy Dressing: 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp runny honey 1/2 tsp sugar A pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper 

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.

Step 2

Steam the broccoli for about 4 minutes or blanch in lightly salted hot water for a couple of minutes until the broccoli florets turn soft.

Step 3

Meanwhile, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. 

Step 4

Drain the pasta and combine with the broccoli, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, chopped chicken and spring onions in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve.