Chicken Rotini Salad
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!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
Step 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.
Step 2
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 4
If using whole black olives, slice them into halves or leave them whole based on preference.
Step 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.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained rotini, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 8
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Serve chilled as a main dish or side and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1929.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3148.1 |
| Total Fat 124.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g | |
| Cholesterol 420.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4297.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 314.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.5g | |
| Protein 183.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1172.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2465.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories