Description
This Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is packed with flavor, featuring tender chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy feta. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, it’s a healthy and satisfying choice for any food lover looking for an easy, homemade recipe.
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, then drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside to cool.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, avocado, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Add feta if using, and toss lightly again.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30–60 minutes to enhance flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or grilled tofu.
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or other protein sources like shrimp or salmon.
This salad is excellent for meal prep; just store the dressing separately until ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg