Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) of pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Fresh parsley or basil leaves for garnish
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
- If not pre-cooked, shred the cooked chicken and let it cool.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives; combine in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to prepare the dressing.
- Add cooked pasta, shredded chicken, feta cheese, and herbs to the vegetables. Pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation and enhanced flavor.
- Keep the dressing separate if storing leftovers to maintain freshness.
- This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like roasted vegetables or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Boiling, Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy, Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg