Ingredients
Scale
- 200g of whole wheat or regular pasta (fusilli, penne, or bowties)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, olives, diced cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to evenly coat everything.
- Finish by adding chopped fresh basil for an aromatic touch. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use cooked, shredded chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Opt for whole wheat pasta to make the dish healthier and more filling.
- Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Adjust seasoning and lemon juice to taste for a balanced flavor profile.
- Sprinkle extra feta or olives on top before serving for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (around 250g)
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg