Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing
A refreshing, protein-packed pasta salad featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for summer meals or hearty lunches.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American Mediterranean
Ingredients
1 lb rotini or fusilli pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
2 cups peeled and chopped cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, julienne
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and cool.
Chop all vegetables and combine with cooled pasta and chicken in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad mixture, toss until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs and feta cheese.
Notes
For advance prep, store ingredients separately until ready to assemble.
Substitute fusilli or penne pasta if preferred.
Refrigerate leftovers up to 24 hours.