Description
Enjoy a delightful Greek Chicken Pasta Salad packed with flavor, featuring tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8–10 oz pasta, regular, gluten free, or grain free
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta or dairy-free alternative
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water; set aside to cool.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board, then cut into bite-sized pieces or strips.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, avocado, and herbs.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Add feta if using and toss lightly again.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30–60 minutes for the best flavor. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
For added protein, include chickpeas or beans.
This recipe is easily customizable—feel free to add other vegetables you love.
Chilling the salad enhances the flavors, so plan ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg