Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by grilling the chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh basil. Crumble the feta cheese and combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Add the sliced grilled chicken to the bowl and give it a final toss. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- For an extra protein boost, add grilled shrimp or chickpeas.
- You can prepare the ingredients ahead of time for quicker assembly.
- Use gluten-free pasta for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg