Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- You can prepare the pasta and chicken in advance for quick assembly.
- Feel free to add bell peppers or red onions for extra crunch.
- For a vegan version, omit feta and add more vegetables or plant-based cheese substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Boiling, Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 430 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg