A fresh and satisfying pasta salad loaded with grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy Mediterranean dressing — perfect for meals, picnics, or prep.
2 cups cooked rotini or fusilli pasta
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives, halved
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Dressing:
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Season and grill chicken breasts until cooked through. Slice and set aside.
Prepare vegetables: halve tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice onions, and olives.
In a bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until combined.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, vegetables, olives, and feta.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Substitute with chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Store in the fridge up to 4 days.
Add sun-dried tomatoes or artichokes for extra flavor.