Description
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings the refreshing flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. This delightful salad features tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives, all topped with crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, it’s perfect for meal prep or as a standout dish at gatherings. Whip it up in just 25 minutes and enjoy a nutritious meal that’s packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (grilled or roasted)
- 3 cups cooked pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup kalamata olives (sliced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Crumbled feta cheese (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and oregano to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and parsley. Toss lightly.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese without breaking it down too much.
- Refrigerate for at least 15–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg