Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad (Print Version)

A vibrant fusion of chicken, pasta, vegetables and feta cheese with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for lunch or dinner.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast

02 - 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta

03 - 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

04 - 1 medium cucumber, diced

05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

06 - 1 cup feta cheese crumbles

07 - 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives

08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

01 - Season the chicken and cook it in olive oil until golden brown and fully cooked. Allow it to rest before dicing.

02 - Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain without rinsing.

03 - Chop the vegetables and combine them in a large bowl with the pasta, diced chicken, feta, olives, and herbs.

04 - Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and lemon juice; toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

05 - Serve the salad chilled.

01 - For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken before cooking.

02 - Swap in seasonal vegetables or use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for customization.