Pasta Salad With Chicken Cucumber Cherry Tomatoes And Feta Recipes

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.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package instructions, be sure to salt the pasta water well. While the pasta cooks season the chicken with the dried spices. Grill, pan fry, or bake the chicken until it reaches 165° F. Let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes before dicing it.
• Once the pasta is cooked rinse and drain it under cold water. Let it continue to drain while you prep all of the vegetables and remaining ingredients for the pasta salad.
• In a jar or glass measuring cup, combine all of the ingredients for the red wine vinaigrette. Shake or whisk until well combined. Taste for seasoning.
• Add the pasta, diced chicken, and all of the vegetables, olives, feta, and parsley to a large serving bowl. Pour on half of the vinaigrette to start with and toss until coated. Add additional vinaigrette as needed. Taste the pasta salad for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.

PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CUCUMBER, CHERRY TOMATO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta until al dente',drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl resealable bowl.
• Add the chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and feta to the bowl with the pasta. If some don't care for feta-like my son, it can be added to each individual serving.
• Make the dressing: Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan with the olive oil over medium heat, stirring, 3 minutes; let cool. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 1 Hour. Refridgerate any leftovers. Enjoy!

PASTA SALAD W/FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente and drain.
• Blend olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, jam, salt and pepper until smooth; set aside.
• In large bowl mix green onions, carrot, tomatoes, cucumber; stir well.
• Add pasta and stir.
• Add feta and parsley and stir.
• Add dressing, mix and serve.

GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.