This easy Low FODMAP Chicken Pasta Salad is packed with protein and Mediterranean flavour. Using gluten-free pasta and simple low FODMAP ingredients, it’s a great make-ahead lunch or picnic option. So quick and easy to make and will be good for your gut. If you fancy a change, try fish or tender beef strips or to make it veggie maybe tofu.
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 150g cooked gluten-free pasta (cooled)
- 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 8 black olives, pitted and halved
- 1 tbsp capers (rinsed)
- 1 small handful cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, torn
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper
Method
It’s all in the prep! Once you have your ingredients lined up, place them in a large bowl. Combine the pasta, chicken, olives, capers and cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle with garlic-infused oil and lemon juice, then add the basil, salt and pepper. Toss everything together gently until coated and glistening. Garnish with a few leaves of Basil and serve with wheat-free bread or 100% Spelt sourdough bread.
Chill before serving. Ideal for warm days when you need something easy, light and nourishing.
Tips
- Serve with airfried potatoes or rice for a change
- You could add tofu instead of meat to make a veggie treat
- Try different low FODMAP vegetables such as courgette, a little celery or grated carrot for a change
- Try adding different herbs and spices for a change – maybe coriander or parsley
- Try adding a little feta or red peppers for extra flavour and colour
- If you enjoy this low FODMAP Chicken Pasta Salad, then give these other tasty recipes a try: Low FODMAP Pad Thai or low FODMAP Roast Vegetable Curry
- Find a range of low FODMAP products on FODMarket
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