Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a refreshing meal. Tender pasta, juicy chicken, tangy olives, and crisp vegetables are tossed in a zesty dressing for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Salad:
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, feta, parsley, and basil.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep or summer gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
