Ingredients
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- 8 oz cooked pasta (penne or fusilli work well) view pasta options
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced find chicken recipes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh basil and parsley, chopped
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked and slice into strips. Prepare all vegetables and cheese as described in the ingredients list.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. This zesty dressing ties all the Mediterranean flavors together beautifully.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, red onion, and feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat every ingredient evenly. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and parsley for an authentic Mediterranean touch.
Notes
- Make sure to add the dressing just before serving to prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
- If preparing ahead, store the dressing separately and toss it with the salad just before serving.
- You can substitute grilled chicken with store-bought rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg