🍝🥑 Pasta salad with a creamy Greek twist? Yes, please! This Greek Chicken & Avocado Tzatziki Pasta Salad is packed with grilled herb chicken, whole-grain pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and topped off with a luscious avocado-infused tzatziki sauce. Crunchy roasted chickpeas bring the perfect finishing touch—fresh, healthy, and completely irresistible! 🌿✨
Ingredients (Serves 4 | 440 cal per serving):
🍗 Greek Herb Chicken:
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano, garlic powder, salt & pepper
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
🍝 Pasta & Veggies:
• 8 oz whole-grain pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced 🫒
🥑 Avocado Tzatziki Sauce:
• 1 ripe avocado 🥑
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (if needed, for consistency)
🌰 Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas:
• 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
Instructions:
1. 🔥 Grill Chicken:
Toss chicken slices with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Grill or pan-sear until golden and fully cooked.
2. 🌰 Roasted Chickpeas:
Toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Roast at 400°F for 20 mins until crispy.
3. 🍝 Cook Pasta:
Cook whole-grain pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool slightly.
4. 🥑 Avocado Tzatziki:
Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt & pepper until creamy and smooth.
5. 🥗 Assemble Salad:
Combine pasta, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and olives in a bowl. Drizzle generously with avocado tzatziki sauce, toss gently, and top with crispy roasted chickpeas.
Dig in and enjoy a fresh Greek-inspired bowl of happiness! 😋🌿🍝
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