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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked pasta (fusilli or penne works best)
– 1 pound grilled chicken breast, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
– ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
– ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– ⅓ cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Creating Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad is simple and easy to follow. Just stick to these steps:

1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. Prepare Chicken: If you haven’t already, grill the chicken breast until fully cooked, then let it rest before dicing into bite-sized pieces.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
7. Serve: Give the salad a gentle toss before serving to ensure the dressing is well-distributed.

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