Chicken And Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese For Summers Recipes

GREEK FETA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, rinse & place in a large bowl.
• Add the cooked/shredded chicken, olives, tomatoes, artichokes, and cheese to the bowl.
• Add the desired amount of dressing ( I start with about 3 ounces & then add to taste) and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately or store up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together broth, oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Add diced chicken, green pepper, and mint.
• Drain pasta and add to bowl with dressing and chicken. Toss to combine. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with feta cheese just before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CUCUMBER, CHERRY TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine the garlic, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 3 minutes; let cool. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Add the chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and feta to the pasta. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.

CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE FOR SUMMERS

Steps:

• Cook and drain the pasta, Set aside.
• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic and basil.
• Toss with the pasta.
• Add the tomatoes, feta and olives.
• Chill for 1 hour.
• Arrange the spinach on 4 plates.
• Top with the pasta salad.
• Add the chicken.
• Garnish with more feta and sliced red onions (optional).