Name: Mediterranean pasta salad with feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz whole wheat rotini pasta; 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2.5 oz cucumber, diced; 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced; 1 1/2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp water; 4 1/4 cups pasta cooking water

Nutrition

Per serving

435 calories

Protein: 41g; 37% of calories
Carbs: 43g; 39% of calories
Fat: 12g; 24% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Bring the pasta cooking water and a quarter of the salt to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm, about 9 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water until cooled.
While the pasta water boils, heat the 12-inch skillet over medium heat with half the olive oil. Season the chicken with half the remaining salt. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until browned and no pink remains in the center. Done when no pink remains in the center, 165°F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper.
Add the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together, season with the remaining salt, and let the salad sit to allow the flavors to meld.

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