NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.75 cup whole wheat rotini pasta

0.5 cup cherry tomatoes

0.5 cup cucumber

2 tbsp red onion

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 oz feta cheese

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Cook the whole wheat pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool.

• 2

  Season the chicken breast with half of the dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat until fully cooked through.

• 3

  Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

• 4

  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and the remaining oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

• 5

  Add the cooled pasta, sliced chicken, and chopped vegetables to the bowl, tossing everything thoroughly to ensure an even coating of the lemon-herb dressing.

• 6

  Garnish the salad with crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped parsley before serving at room temperature or chilled.