Description
A nutritious and filling pasta salad packed with protein, perfect for a quick meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chicken, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add more protein with boiled eggs or chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg