What to do:
- Mix all ingredients together for the BBQ ranch dressing in a small bowl until combined. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
- Combine all salad ingredients into a contained.
- Add dressing to salad and toss until well combined.
- Enjoy!
Summer BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
If you need a quick lunch packed with fiber and protein, this one serving pasta salad has a healthy twist with homemade ranch dressing using Greek yogurt and whole wheat pasta.
What you will need:
For the salad:
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1.5 oz. (measured dry) whole wheat pasta, cooked
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2.5 oz. Shredded chicken, cooked
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1 cup broccoli, bit size pieces
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1/4 cup carrots, shredded
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0.5 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced fat
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1 tbsp. Pumpkin seeds, unsalted
BBQ Ranch Dressing:
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1 tbsp. no added sugar BBQ sauce
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1/2 cup nonfat, plain greek yogurt
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3 Tbsp nonfat milk
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2 tsp lemon juice
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp dill
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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Pinch of black pepper



