Mediterranean Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Pasta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad featuring tender grilled chicken breast, al dente whole wheat pasta, and a medley of seasonal vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, tossed in a bright lemon-herb vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast150 g
- Whole Wheat Pasta60 g
- Cherry Tomatoes80 g
- Cucumber80 g
- Red Onion20 g
- Lemon Juice15 ml
- Olive Oil10 g
- Salt1 pinch
- Black Pepper1 pinch
- Zucchini80 g
- Kalamata Olives10 g
- Fresh Dill5 g
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add whole wheat pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool, then set aside.
- 2Step 2
While pasta cooks, season chicken breast with salt and black pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Let rest for a few minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- 3Step 3
Dice zucchini, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion. Slice Kalamata olives.
- 4Step 4
In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- 5Step 5
Add the cooled pasta, grilled chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
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