Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish combining tender chicken, pasta, crisp vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a light lemon olive oil dressing inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked rotini pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just tender. Drain and cool.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano, then cook in a skillet with olive oil until fully cooked. Rest and dice.
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Slice tomatoes, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
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In a small bowl whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Place cooled pasta in a large bowl. Add chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and onion.
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Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
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Add feta cheese and chopped herbs. Toss lightly again.
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Chill for about 30 minutes before serving for deeper flavor.