Best Chicken And Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese For Summers Recipes

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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

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.

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND CHICKEN



Greek Pasta Salad with Feta and Chicken image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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.

CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE FOR SUMMERS



Chicken And Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese for Summers image

This full flavored salad makes a great summer entree. Cooking time inclued one hour/60 minutes of chilling.

Provided by Mini Ravindran

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons basil, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup black olives, pitted
8 cups spinach, rinsed and stemmed
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, grilled and diced

Steps:

  • Cook and drain the pasta, Set aside.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic and basil.
  • Toss with the pasta.
  • Add the tomatoes, feta and olives.
  • Chill for 1 hour.
  • Arrange the spinach on 4 plates.
  • Top with the pasta salad.
  • Add the chicken.
  • Garnish with more feta and sliced red onions (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.2, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 125.7, Sodium 515.6, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 44.9

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

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

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