Greek Chicken Pasta Salad
Greek Chicken Pasta Salad with rotini, chicken, feta, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and Greek dressing for a high protein pasta salad.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Pasta Salad:
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumbers chopped
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup kalamata olives sliced
- ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Greek Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until tender.
- Drain the pasta. Rinse the pasta under cold water.
- Add the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and dill.
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk until the dressing is blended.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Stir before serving.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Chop Ingredients Small - Keep the chicken, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion in bite-sized pieces so each serving has a little of everything. Use Cooked Chicken That Is Not Too Wet - If using rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken, pat off extra moisture before adding it to the bowl. This helps the dressing coat the pasta salad better. Chill Longer for More Flavor - Thirty minutes works, but the flavor gets stronger if it chills a little longer.Storing
Store in the Refrigerator - Place the pasta salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir Before Serving - Stir the pasta salad before serving because the dressing may settle as it chills. Do Not Freeze - Freezing is not recommended because the cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, and pasta can change texture after thawing.Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 705IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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