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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad

A refreshing and hearty pasta salad with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz penne pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Cheese and Herbs
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley, and gently mix.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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