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A large bowl of high-protein pasta salad with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese
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High-Protein Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 pound grilled chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup non -fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the chilled pasta, cubed grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and sliced olives.
  • Pour the Greek yogurt dressing over the pasta mixture. Use a large spatula to fold the ingredients together until every component is evenly coated.
  • Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese to maintain its texture.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.