Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad combines tender lemon-herb chicken, pasta, crisp vegetables, olives, and feta in a bright olive oil dressing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes plus marinating
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes plus marinating
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup diced cucumber
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the Dressing:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Marinate chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
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Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and cool.
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Grill or pan-cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest and slice.
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Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
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Combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and parsley.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
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Fold in feta cheese.
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Chill 30 minutes before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Reserve a small amount of dressing to refresh the salad before serving if prepared ahead.