Best Zucchini Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES



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Greek Chicken Pasta Salad made with zucchini noodles, juicy chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, olives, onions, feta, and tossed with fresh herbs and quick greek salad dressing for a light, flavorful, and healthy pasta salad. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and an easy lunch or dinner. Gluten free, low carb, and paleo and Whole30 friendly without the cheese.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound chicken tenders
1 tablespoon olive oil + more for coating
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
4 medium zucchini, spizalized into half moon shapes (900 grams)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (300 grams)
1 cup diced red onion (120 grams)
1 cup Kalamata olives, halves (125 grams)
1 can (14 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 heaping cup crumbled feta (2 1/2 ounces) ((leave off for paleo/Whole30))
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley, rough chopped
1/4 cup packed fresh mint, rough chopped
2 tablespoons packed fresh dill, rough chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add the chicken tenders, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon oregano, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix until chicken is coated. Heat a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and let it get hot, about 30 seconds. Add chicken and cook for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • While the chicken cooks, prep your veggies. Cut off ends of your zucchini and then cut a slit lengthwise halfway though the zucchini. This will create half moon shapes when you spiralize it. Run through the spiralizer with using the thicker noodle shape attachment (mine is blade B on my Inspiralizer). Chop the tomatoes, onions, olives, and add them to bowl along with the artichoke hearts and feta. Chop parsley, mint, and dill and set aside.
  • Make the dressing by adding the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to a small jar. Mix well to combine.
  • Once chicken is done, roughly chop and add to the large bowl with the veggies. Pour the dressing over it and mix well to combine. Add the fresh herbs and mix one more time. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 heaping cup, Calories 172 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN SALAD



Zucchini and Chicken Salad image

Summer nights make you want to spend more time outside and less in the kitchen-this quick and healthy salad is the perfect solution.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch (about 8 ounces) spinach, chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add zucchini; toss to coat, and let marinate while cooking chicken.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown and opaque throughout, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, and slice thinly.
  • Toss chicken with zucchini mixture, spinach, onion, pecans, Parmesan, and mint. Serve.

ZUCCHINI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Zucchini Chicken Pasta Salad image

I edited a baked Zucchini recipe to make it a cool salad,as Auburn, AL is warm/hot 1/2 of the year! I made this with simple directions. Enjoy!

Provided by Denise Miles

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz any shaped pasta (i used fettuchini)
2 large chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless,cut into bite-size pieces
2 large zucchini,diced small
2 c red bell pepper,diced small
3/4 c grape tomates,cut in half
2/3 c wishbone italian dressing
3/4 c parmesan cheese,fresh or container

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot,boil water. Add pasta;broken in half. Cook pasta until al dente.Drain. Rinse pasta under Cold water. Meanwhle,Cook Chicken Breasts, until juices run clear. When done,set aside to cool.
  • 2. In a large Resealable Bowl ,add chopped grape tomatoes, Red Bell Pepper,and Zucchini. Cut up Cooled Chicken into bite size pieces. Add to bowl along with cooled pasta. Add Italian Dressing. Toss until well coated! Add Parmesan to each individual serving bowl OR add it all to Salad Bowl. Serve and enjoy!

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