🍊🌿 Fresh, tangy, and packed with nutrients, this Greek Chicken & Roasted Beet Pasta Salad is a vib...

🍊🌿 Fresh, tangy, and packed with nutrients, this Greek Chicken & Roasted Beet Pasta Salad is a vibrant meal perfect for any season. Lemon-herb chicken pairs beautifully with whole-grain pasta, roasted beets, arugula, and toasted walnuts, all brought together by a creamy orange-dill yogurt dressing. 🌿✨

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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

🍗 Lemon-Herb Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋

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🍝 Pasta Salad Base
• 2 cups cooked whole-grain pasta (such as farfalle or penne)
• 1 cup roasted beet cubes
• 2 cups fresh arugula
• ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

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🥣 Orange-Dill Yogurt Dressing
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice 🍊
• 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin if needed)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare & Grill the Chicken
• Mix olive oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Coat chicken and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
• Let rest, then slice into strips.

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2. Roast the Beets
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss beet cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.

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3. Cook the Pasta
• Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain and let cool slightly.
• Toss pasta with arugula, roasted beets, walnuts, and feta.

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4. Make the Orange-Dill Dressing
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, orange juice, lemon juice, honey (if using), dill, salt, and pepper.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the dressing reaches a smooth, drizzleable consistency.

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5. Assemble the Salad
• Add sliced chicken to the pasta mixture.
• Drizzle with orange-dill yogurt dressing.
• Toss gently to combine or serve with the dressing on the side.
• Garnish with extra dill, walnuts, or a sprinkle of feta for added flavor.

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✨ Light yet satisfying, this pasta salad is as healthy as it is delicious.

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