Description
A refreshing Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad that combines rotini pasta, diced chicken, and fresh vegetables, dressed in a flavorful olive oil and vinegar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or grilled vegetables.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg