Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch or a hearty side dish. Packed with protein from chicken and loaded with fresh vegetables, it’s a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
8 oz Chickpea Rotini Noodles
12 oz Boneless
Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/2 C. Pitted Olives
1 C. Cucumber
diced
1 C. Cherry Tomatoes
halved
1/4 C. Red Onion
diced
1 C. Artichoke Hearts
drained and chopped
1/2 C. Feta Cheese
1/4 C. Fresh Parsley
finely diced
Juice from 1/2–1 Lemon
1 Handful of Arugula or Spinach
optional
1/4 C. + 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp Raw Honey
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Dried Basil
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp EACH of Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chickpea rotini noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta is cooking, grill or bake the chicken breasts until fully cooked. Let them rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine well. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top to taste.
- Optional: Add a handful of arugula or spinach for extra greens. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients such as roasted peppers or different types of cheese. This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Salad
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g