Chicken And Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese For Summers Recipes

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND CHICKEN

Greek Pasta Salad with Feta and Chicken image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

12 ounces ditalini or other pasta
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and ground black pepper
2 cups cooked cubed chicken (about 1 pound)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

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

Pasta Salad with Chicken, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes and Feta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1/2 pound penne
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

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.

PASTA CHICKEN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE RECIPE

Pasta Chicken Salad with Feta Cheese Recipe image

Provided by jkenb

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

Vinaigrette:
1 package pasta (1 pound)
2 cups cooked chicken chopped
8 ounces Bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 cup fresh spinach, washed, dried, and julienned
½ cup medium size ripe olives halved
8 ounces jack cheese
4 ounces Feta (or Gorgonzola) cheese, crumbled
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ cup tarragon vinegar
1 ½ cup olive oil
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp sugar
½ tsp garlic powder

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well again. Combine pasta with remaining ingredients; dress with vinaigrette, gently tossing thoroughly to coast ingredients. Reserve any additional dressing to refresh salad as needed. Vinaigrette: Whisk together mustard and vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil, salt, pepper sugar and garlic powder.

SUMMER SALAD WITH FETA

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This is a modified Greek salad, one I tend to make pretty much nightly during the summer, when I always have these ingredients on hand.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 2m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 medium or large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges, and if large, the wedges cut in half crosswise, or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 European cucumber, or 1 Persian or Japanese cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeded if desired, then sliced into half circles about 1/3 inch thick.
Sea salt or fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, salt, pepper, vinegar, and olive oil. Add the feta and herbs, and toss again. Taste, adjust the seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 423 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

FETA CHICKEN SALAD

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A basic chicken salad recipe with red bell peppers and feta cheese. Try using tomato-basil feta for added flavor!

Provided by CHELC44

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 large stalks celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ red onion, diced
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a serving bowl, mix together the chicken, celery, and red onion. In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, feta cheese, and dill. Pour over the chicken mixture, and stir to blend. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 163.1 mg, Fat 44.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

ZESTY FETA AND SHRIMP SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Zesty Feta and Shrimp Summer Pasta Salad image

This refreshing summer salad is quickly prepared and always pleases a crowd. I like to eat it cold.

Provided by COLLEENMARIE13

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ pound frozen cooked cocktail shrimp
1 (2.25 ounce) can diced black olives, drained
1 pint cherry tomatoes
½ cup baby carrots, chopped
1 cucumber, diced
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
salt-free seasoning blend to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the chicken in a baking dish, and roast 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and cut into bite-size pieces.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, mix the chicken, pasta, shrimp, olives, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumber. Toss with balsamic vinegar and feta cheese, and season with salt-free seasoning blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 90.8 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 396.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GREEK CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER-FETA SALAD

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This meal has the flavors of a Greek combination plate with chicken souvlaki, Greek salad and tzatziki, but it is streamlined for the home cook. Boneless chicken thighs are coated with herby, garlicky yogurt, then seared until tender inside and crusty and browned outside. Extra yogurt dresses cucumbers and tomatoes that have had a chance to drain with salt so they taste their most vivid. Feta and olives add briny bites to the creamy, crunchy salad, but feel free to incorporate other elements of Greek salad or tzatziki, like romaine lettuce, bell peppers, mint or dill, toasted walnuts or thinly sliced red onion. Eat with lemon potatoes or toasted pita.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories dinner, easy, poultry, salads and dressings, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
Black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano or mint
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
1 1/2 pounds cucumbers (preferably Japanese, Persian or mini, seedless cucumbers)
1 pound ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
4 ounces feta, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt and garlic; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup of the yogurt to a medium bowl and reserve for Step 5.
Coat the chicken: To the large bowl, add the oregano and stir to combine. Season the chicken all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat; set aside.
Start the salad: Smash the cucumbers with the side of your knife until craggy and split. Rip into ½- to 1-inch pieces and transfer to a colander placed in the sink. Slice or chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Add to the cucumbers along with 1 ½ teaspoons salt. (It may seem like a lot of salt, but most will drain away.) Toss to combine and leave to drain.
In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Scrape excess marinade off the chicken, then cook the chicken in batches, adding oil to the pan if necessary, until it's well browned and releases from the pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, another 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to plates to rest. (For grilling info, see Tip.)
To the medium bowl of yogurt, add the feta and mash with a fork until a chunky paste forms. Shake the cucumbers and tomatoes to get rid of any excess moisture. Add to the feta yogurt along with the olives and stir until coated. The balance is dependent on your produce and feta, so season to taste with salt and pepper until flavors are vivid. Eat alongside the chicken.