Best Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD (LOW GI, LOWFAT)



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From "The Good Carb Cookbook", posted for safe keeping. Note: Cooking time = refrigeration time. Note: 5/8 cups dressing is 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons.

Provided by Treewoman

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato (not packed in oil)
1/4 cup water
4 ounces rigatoni pasta or 3 cups rigatoni pasta
1 1/2 cups diced chicken breasts (roasted or grilled) or 8 ounces diced chicken breasts (roasted or grilled)
1 cup chopped canned artichoke heart (drained)
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup sliced scallion
5/8 cup low-fat Italian salad dressing (nonfat or lowfat) or 5/8 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette (nonfat or lowfat)
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the dried tomatoes and water in a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cool water and drain again.
  • Put the cooked pasta in a medium sized bowl. Add the tomatoes, chicken, artichoke hearts, olive and scallions; toss to mix well. Pour 1/4 cup of the dressing over pasta mixture, and toss to mix well. Cover the pasta mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, place the romaine in a large bowl and add the pasta mixture, the remaining dressing, and, if desired, the walnuts. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss again. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 670.9, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 9.7

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD



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Have a few minutes? Create a taste of the Mediterranean with fewer than 8 deliciously easy ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® basil pesto pasta salad mix
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, coarsely chopped
4 oz crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, cold water and oil. Add chicken; let stand while pasta is cooking.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Stir drained pasta and remaining ingredients into chicken mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) Suddenly Salad basil pesto pasta salad mix
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, coarsely chopped
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about a cup)
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. While pasta is cooking, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, cold water and oil. Add chicken and set aside.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Stir drained pasta and remaining ingredients into chicken mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD



Mediterranean Chicken-Pasta Salad image

Have a few minutes? Create a taste of the Mediterranean with fewer than 8 deliciously easy ingredients.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® basil pesto pasta salad mix
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, coarsely chopped
4 oz crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, cold water and oil. Add chicken; let stand while pasta is cooking.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Stir drained pasta and remaining ingredients into chicken mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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