Description
Imagine a sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline, where the air is fragrant with the scent of fresh herbs and the sea. That’s the inspiration behind our delightful Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad – a colorful and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to the heart of the Mediterranean. This vibrant salad combines tender grilled chicken, al dente pasta, and a medley of crisp vegetables, all tossed in a tangy, aromatic dressing. It’s perfect for summer gatherings, weeknight dinners, or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (bowtie or rotini)
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced olives (Kalamata or Greek)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set the dressing aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, grilled chicken slices, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced olives.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. When ready to serve, give the salad a gentle toss and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be customized with different proteins like shrimp or chickpeas.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add more vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad, healthy salad, summer salad