If you’re on the hunt for a fresh, vibrant, and satisfying dish that doubles as a main course or a side dish, this Greek Chicken Pasta Salad recipe is the answer. Packed with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, kalamata olives, and tender pasta, it’s one of my favorite pasta salad recipes — perfect for meal prep lunch, large groups, or a quick dinner on those busy weeks.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Salad:
- Rotini pasta (or pasta of choice) — cooked until soft. Al dente pasta tends to absorb the dressing and dry out the salad.
- Cooked chicken, grilled chicken, leftover chicken (or grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store for a shortcut) — chopped into bite-sized pieces
- Cherry tomatoes — halved for that juicy tomato burst
- Red onion — sliced thin or in a small dice for a punch of flavor
- Bell peppers — I used both green and red bell pepper
- Kalamata olives - because what’s a Greek pasta salad recipe without them?
- Crunchy cucumbers
- Creamy feta cheese — plenty of feta is non-negotiable
For the Homemade Greek Salad Dressing: I used my Cava Greek vinaigrette copy recipe, but left the honey out.
- Red wine vinegar — tangy and bright
- Water
- Olive oil — the base for a silky, flavorful dressing
- Fresh lemon juice
- Garlic powder — for a mellow garlic hit
- Dried oregano, dried basil, salt and black pepper
How to Make This Greek Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
1. Cook the Pasta
- First thing, cook your pasta of choice in cold water until soft according to package directions. Drain well. I don't rinse my pasta, but you can if you like that method.
2. Prep the Chicken
- If you’re using chicken breasts or chicken tenders, season with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat in a large skillet with a drizzle of olive oil. For a shortcut, rotisserie chicken works beautifully — great for meal prep lunch or dinner.
3. Chop the Veggies
- Dice the red onion, bell peppers, crunchy cucumbers, and cut cherry tomatoes in half. Toss everything into a large serving bowl.
4. Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and some black pepper. Give it a good stir with a whisk, or put everything in a mason jar and shake well.
5. Combine Everything
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and delicious vegetables to a large bowl. Drizzle the homemade Greek salad dressing over the top, toss until everything is coated, then sprinkle on plenty of feta, fresh herbs.
Best Way to Serve & Store
This healthy pasta salad tastes amazing at room temperature — making it a great option for family time, large groups, or meal prep lunches. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may need to freshen up the salad with some extra dressing or a splash of oil and vinegar.
Short Cuts
- Grabbing a rotisserie chicken or pre-chopped veggies from the grocery store is a great time saver.
- Swap regular pasta for whole wheat for extra fiber and nutrients.
- Add black olives if you love their flavor.
- The fresh vegetables and lean protein make this recipe the perfect lunch or light main dish for those warmer months.
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What’s your favorite pasta salad combo? I’d love to hear how you make this Greek chicken pasta salad recipe your own!
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- Vegetarian and Vegan Greek Pasta Salad
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Greek Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta
For the chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
For the salad
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 English cucumber halved or quartered
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced or chopped finely
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
For the Greek dressing
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil from Greece
Toppings
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- chopped fresh parsley if desired
Instructions
- Cook pasta of choice in cold salted water until soft according to package directions. Drain well. I don't rinse my pasta, but you can if you like that method.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature is 165 degrees F. When cooled, shred or chop into bite sized pieces.
- Cut red and green bell peppers, cucumbers, red onion, and tomatoes. Add cooled pasta and the cut veggies to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, water, olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Give it a good stir with a whisk, or put everything in a mason jar and shake well.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat. Top with feta cheese and chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
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