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A colorful summer pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella balls, and vibrant vegetables drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Your New Favorite Summer Pasta Salad

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Discover your new favorite summer pasta salad! This Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for warm weather gatherings. Made with tender chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a vibrant vinaigrette, it’s a wholesome dish everyone will love. Easy to prepare, endlessly customizable, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, it’s ideal for picnics, potlucks, or an easy lunch on hot days.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz of your favorite pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini work well)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  2. If not already cooked, prepare chicken by baking, grilling, or sautéing seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cool slightly, then shred or dice.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.

Notes

  • Use your favorite pasta shape to customize the look of your salad.
  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or sprinkle additional herbs.
  • Best enjoyed within 2 days for freshness and flavor.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free pasta)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg