Description

A refreshing and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad made with juicy chicken, tender pasta, crisp veggies, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or a romantic night in.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or fusilli recommended)
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (grilled or rotisserie)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or goat cheese)
1/2 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Before serving, toss again and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.

Notes

For extra freshness, add chopped parsley or basil. If prepping ahead, store salad and dressing separately and mix before serving. Leftover grilled chicken works perfectly for this recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook/Chilled
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: marry me chicken pasta salad, pasta salad, chicken salad, summer recipes