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Greek Pasta Salad (with Chicken)

A yummy Greek pasta salad studded with tomato, red onion, olives and feta a homemade Greek dressing, then topped with chicken.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 404 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta I use farfalle or fusilli (bowties or spirals)
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 1 cup kalamata olives halved
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup olive oil divided
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar can sub balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup feta cheese

Instructions

Cook the pasta
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  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water, drain and rinse in cold water and set aside to cool.
Cook the chicken
  1. Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces, and season with Greek seasoning
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until done (chicken is cooked when a digital thermometer reads 165 F). Set aside to cool.
Make the dressing
  1. In a large bowl, mix Greek seasoning and water. Let stand for a few minutes.
  2. Whisk in the olive oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, honey and Dijon mustard.
Serve
  1. In a large bowl add the cooked and cooled pasta and the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and olives.
  2. Add the dressing and mix well.
  3. Top with feta cheese and chicken
  4. Chill until ready to serve
  5. Devour.

Notes

  • Greek seasoning a blend of Mediterranean flavors, and can include oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, marjoram. Sometimes it will include lemon, dill, thyme and even cinnamon! I buy a blend from the spice aisle at my grocery store, but you can make your own.
  • This Greek Seasoning is one of the ones I like. It is not the one in a round can found in some places.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 404kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 550mg (23%) Potassium 411mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 257IU (5%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404

% Daily Value*

Calories 404kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 550mg 23%
Potassium 411mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 257IU 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.