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Making Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

This vibrant Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
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Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • ½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Salad:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Persian cucumbers sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup chopped artichoke hearts
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped Kalamata olives
  • 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 12 ounces fusilli or your favorite pasta
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water for the pasta, following the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process, ensuring it’s well drained.

For Chicken:

  • Evenly coat the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken by grilling, pan-frying, or baking until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Allow to rest for a few minutes before cutting into bite-sized pieces.

For Dressing:

  • In a jar or mixing bowl, blend red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, whisking until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

For Salad:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley. Drizzle half of the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing to taste, and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Serve this delightful Greek Chicken Pasta Salad chilled or at room temperature for a healthy, tasty meal any day!