Healthy Greek Chicken Pasta salad

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Healthy Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Meal Prep

Calories: 402kcal
Servings: 8
Healthy Greek chicken pasta salad recipe- whether you're heading for a picnic, a potluck, or meal prepping your lunches ahead, this salad is perfect for you! Tastes even better after the flavors marinate together for a day or two.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time50 mins

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Pasta Salad

  • 8 oz penne uncooked
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli cut into small florets
  • 2 cups cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled

Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dill (dry)
  • 1 clove garlic minced (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Chicken

  • Heat oven to 425°F.  
  • Toss chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for 10-15 more minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Allow chicken to cool before cutting into cubes.

Pasta Salad:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Allow to cool.
  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Shake together the vinaigrette and toss everything to coat.
  • Allow to marinate for several hours before enjoying. Serve cold.

Meal Prep Instructions:

  • Portion out into 2 compartment containers and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • Serve cold.

Notes

Nutritional information is for 1/8 of the batch, which is a meal sized portion. If you'd like to serve this as a side, omit the chicken and you'll probably end up with 10-12 side portions
This articel and recipe adopted from this site

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