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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad

A vibrant and colorful salad that combines tender chicken breast, al dente pasta, and fresh vegetables, all tied together with a light lemon-olive oil dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
  • 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Cook the seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of extra virgin olive oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Let it rest before dicing.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain without rinsing.
  3. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and kalamata olives. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Drizzle olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  7. Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gFiber: 3g

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