Description
The Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad combines fresh and vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with tender chicken and delightful pasta. A perfect dish for summer gatherings or a quick weekday meal, rich in colors and textures that excite the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or fusilli works best).
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved.
- 1 cucumber, diced.
- ½ red onion, finely chopped.
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved.
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled.
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped.
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil.
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Start by gathering and preparing all your ingredients. Ensure that your chicken is cooked and diced, and all veggies are chopped.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Gently toss the ingredients together using salad tongs until evenly coated.
- Serve into bowls or on a large platter, topping with crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To maintain freshness, consider adding a little olive oil or vinegar before serving leftovers.
- Pair with grilled vegetables or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg