Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 3 cups cooked pasta (whole grain or chickpea pasta for extra protein)
- 2 cups chicken, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined to create a creamy and tangy dressing.
- Combine the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss the ingredients: Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the yogurt dressing.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use whole grain or chickpea pasta for added protein and fiber.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add chickpeas or tofu.
- Make sure the pasta is cooked al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy after chilling.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pasta and chicken are pre-cooked)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
