YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken
Enjoy a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad featuring hearty whole wheat pasta, protein-packed chickpeas, tangy crumbled feta, and succulent grilled chicken. Fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion add crunch and color, while a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing brings everything together for a refreshing, satisfying meal.
INGREDIENTS
0.75 cup Whole Wheat Pasta (105g)
0.5 cup Chickpeas (82g)
0.25 cup Feta Cheese (38g)
3 ounces Grilled Chicken Breast (85g)
50g Cucumber
75g Cherry Tomatoes
15g Red Onion
1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (4.5g)
1 tbsp Lemon Juice (15g)
Fresh Basil sprigs
PREPARATION
Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned, and set aside.
Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked and lightly charred, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chickpeas, diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and grilled chicken.
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to evenly combine.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve chilled or at room temperature.