Here’s a delicious Greek Chicken Tzatziki Pasta Salad recipe—perfect for a fresh and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie)
- 2 grilled chicken breasts (chopped or sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
For the Tzatziki Dressing:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 cup cucumber (grated and squeezed to remove excess water)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a little oregano. Grill or pan-sear until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice or chop.
- Make the Tzatziki Dressing:
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, grated cucumber, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
- Add Dressing & Serve:
- Toss everything with the tzatziki dressing until well coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Optional Add-ins:
- Sliced bell peppers
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Avocado chunks
- A sprinkle of extra oregano or dill
This Greek Chicken Tzatziki Pasta Salad is light, refreshing, and packed with Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy!