Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad is the ideal dish to bring a taste of summer to your table! This vibrant salad features tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and pasta all tossed in a light olive oil dressing. It’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or sunny picnics with friends. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it with seasonal ingredients or alternate proteins, ensuring that it remains a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy it fresh or as leftovers throughout the week; once you experience its delightful flavors, you’ll want to make it again and again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 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
Instructions
- Cook the seasoned chicken breast in olive oil until golden brown and fully cooked through. Let it rest before dicing.
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; do not rinse.
- While cooking pasta, chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, veggies, feta cheese, olives, and herbs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg