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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad: Taste the Sunshine!

A refreshing Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad that combines rotini pasta, diced chicken, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 cup 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
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or grilled vegetables.
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for an extra burst of flavor.

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