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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is fresh, flavorful, and packed with protein! The combination of pesto-coated chicken, crisp veggies, and tangy dressing makes it a perfect meal-prep option or side dish.
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Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the salad

  • 1 bell pepper half green, half red
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 4-5 green onions
  • 1/2 cup olives pitted & diced
  • 1 packet chicken breast tenders seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder & onion salt
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 4 cups cooked bowtie pasta
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta

For the dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon squeezed
  • 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced, or 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Dice bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, and olives into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • Dice the chicken into smaller pieces, coat in olive oil, garlic powder, and onion salt, then bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
  • Cook farfalle pasta according to the box instructions. Once done, rinse under cold water to stop it from cooking and to keep the veggies fresh when mixed in.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, crushed garlic, wine vinegar, lemon juice, and pepper.
  • Mix the pasta with the chopped veggies, dressing, and crumbled feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once the chicken is done, coat it in pesto and place on top of the salad.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Bell pepper, Chicken, Olive, Pasta, Pasta Salad, Pesto
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