Greek Chicken Tzatziki Pasta Salad
This Greek Chicken Tzatziki Pasta Salad is a fresh, flavorful dish that’s perfect for warm weather! 🍝🍗 Grilled chicken, cooked pasta, crisp cucumbers, and red onion are tossed in a creamy tzatziki dressing for a satisfying, light meal.
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini works well) 🍝
1 cucumber, diced 🥒
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 🍈
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 🧀
For the Tzatziki Dressing:
1/2 cup Greek yogurt 🧑🍳
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Grill the Chicken:
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts 🍗 with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil 🫒. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Cook the Pasta:
While the chicken is grilling, cook the pasta 🍝 according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta down. Set aside.
Make the Tzatziki Dressing:
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt 🧑🍳, lemon juice 🍋, olive oil 🫒, minced garlic 🧄, and fresh dill 🌿. Stir until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper 🧂 to taste.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta 🍝, diced cucumber 🥒, sliced red onion 🧅, Kalamata olives 🍈, crumbled feta 🧀, and sliced grilled chicken 🍗. Toss everything together to mix.
Dress the Salad:
Drizzle the tzatziki dressing 🧑🍳 over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Serve:
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for a chilled salad.
This Greek Chicken Tzatziki Pasta Salad is a light and creamy dish, with the refreshing flavors of cucumber, red onion, and tangy tzatziki sauce bringing everything together perfectly! 🍝🥒