Description
A refreshing Mediterranean chicken pasta salad with vibrant colors and bold flavors, perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked penne pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or oregano) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook chicken in extra virgin olive oil until golden brown, then let rest and dice.
- Boil pasta according to package instructions and drain without rinsing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and olives.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, then gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
This salad improves in flavor when prepared ahead of time. Adjust seasoning and add more olive oil or lemon juice if it feels dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean salad, chicken salad, quick meals, summer recipes