Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad
A fresh and colorful dish combining tender chicken, pasta, and nutritious vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast Seasoned and cooked in olive oil.
- 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta Boiled according to package instructions.
- 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 For drizzling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden brown and fully cooked. Let it rest before dicing.
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions; drain without rinsing.
- Chop the vegetables and combine them with the pasta, chicken, feta, olives, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; toss gently to combine.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving chilled.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before cooking. This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.