Description
This Greek Feta Chicken Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a quick meal or a potluck gathering. Packed with Mediterranean ingredients and tossed in a tangy Greek dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Add Dressing: Pour the Greek dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Toss again before serving and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Add chopped bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Use grilled chicken for added flavor, or substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
