Description
This Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish packed with flavor and nutrition. Featuring succulent chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, it’s an ideal choice for quick dinners or meal prep. Enjoy this healthy and delicious salad any day of the week!
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 briefly with cool water, then let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix 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 cooked through. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth and combined.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, avocado, and herbs.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Add feta if desired and toss lightly again.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30–60 minutes for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
You can use any pasta of your choice—regular, gluten-free, or grain-free works well.
For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg