Description
A vibrant, protein-packed salad combining tender grilled chicken, hearty pasta, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is fresh, colorful, and endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry, rub with olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium heat 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through, then rest and slice.
3. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
4. Slice tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice onion, and halve olives.
5. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, parsley, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
6. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, vegetables, olives, and feta.
7. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
8. Serve immediately or chill for 30–60 minutes before serving; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: greek chicken pasta salad, mediterranean salad, chicken pasta salad, healthy pasta salad, meal prep, quick dinner, summer salad, feta salad