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Colorful Mediterranean chicken pasta salad arranged on a white plate, featuring tender grilled chicken, spiral pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, drizzled with olive oil and herbs, styled with a rustic wooden background.

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad Delight

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A vibrant and hearty Mediterranean chicken pasta salad combining grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spiral pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, grilled chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Notes

  • You can replace chicken with grilled shrimp for a seafood option.
  • Add red onion or bell peppers for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Grilling, Boiling, Tossing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free pasta), High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg