Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This salad features tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing that makes it perfect for any occasion—from summer barbecues to healthy lunch options. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this pasta salad is not just satisfying; it’s also visually appealing, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or simplifying meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
- 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Let cool before dicing.
- Boil pasta according to package instructions; drain using a colander.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; toss gently to coat.
- Chill before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg