Chicken Rotini Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Chicken Rotini Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender rotini pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and savory black olives, this salad is elevated with a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and oregano. Hearty pieces of cooked chicken breast add a wholesome, protein-packed touch, making it a satisfying option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Ready in under 30 minutes and served chilled, this versatile salad is easy to prepare and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light main course. Try this vibrant combination of fresh ingredients and bold flavors for a dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 12 ounces Rotini pasta
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Black olives
• 1 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.

2. Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

3. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

4. If using whole black olives, slice them into halves or leave them whole based on preference.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained rotini, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

7. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

8. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

9. Serve chilled as a main dish or side and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (332.9g)

Calories		422
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		20.6 g	26%
	Saturated Fat	6.7 g	33%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		93 mg	31%
Sodium		694 mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate		25.6 g	9%
	Dietary Fiber	2.3 g	8%
	Total Sugars	4.0 g
Protein		33.6 g	67%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		185 mg	14%
Iron		3.3 mg	18%
Potassium		499 mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1114 cal (44.0%%)

Protein: 805 cal (31.8%%)

Carbs: 614 cal (24.2%%)