Description
This Greek Chicken Pasta Salad combines tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing for a delightful meal. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep!
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, then set aside to cool.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, avocado, and herbs.
- Pour the dressing over the 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
This salad can be prepared a day in advance for convenient meal prep.
For added crunch, consider using whole-grain pasta or adding nuts to the salad.
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 84mg