Description
Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious Healthy Greek Pasta Salad that combines tender chicken, gluten-free chickpea pasta, feta cheese, and vibrant fresh vegetables. This low-calorie dish is perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or as an impressive side at gatherings. With its zesty marinade and delightful mix of flavors, this salad will not only satisfy your taste buds but also nourish your body. Quick to prepare in under an hour, it’s a versatile meal option that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled proteins for added heartiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 8 oz Chickpea Pasta
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 cup English Cucumber (diced)
- 4 oz Grape Tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 2 oz Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 2 Lemons (zest and juice)
- ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- ½ tablespoon Dried Oregano
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Mix minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a container with half the marinade; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil chickpea pasta per package instructions; drain and cool.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat skillet over medium heat; cook marinated chicken until fully cooked.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, diced vegetables, feta, parsley, and remaining marinade; toss well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg