Description
Zesty Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad packed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta. Perfect for meal prep or picnics.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
- 8 oz 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 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and cook the seasoned chicken until golden and fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F). Let rest, then dice.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool (do not rinse).
3. In a large bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and olives.
4. Add cooled pasta and diced chicken to the bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
5. Gently toss everything together until well combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving if possible.
Notes
Marinate chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for extra flavor.
Make it vegetarian by omitting chicken and adding chickpeas.
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g