Description
A vibrant Greek Chicken Pasta Salad featuring grilled chicken, al dente pasta, crisp veggies, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, perfect for summers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne or rotini pasta
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for marinade)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for marinade)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (for marinade)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for marinade)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for marinade)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken marinade in a small bowl by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken in a shallow dish and marinate for at least 15 minutes. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Dice cucumber and add to a large mixing bowl with halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- In a medium bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl with vegetables and pour dressing over it. Add sliced chicken, feta cheese, and herbs. Toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning before serving if needed.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add fresh herbs just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg