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grilled greek chicken pasta salad

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

This is 2 different recipes rolled into one. Each one didn't sound good by themselves. LOL!

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yield 12 -16 Side Dish Servings & 6-8 Main Dish Servings
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For grilled greek chicken pasta salad

  • 6
    chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • MARINADE:
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    oregano, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley flakes
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • DRESSING:
  • 1 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 c
    lemon juice
  • 4 Tbsp
    basil, fresh
  • 3 5.3 oz
    oikos plain greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp
    anchovy paste (optional)
  • 8 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • OR...
  • 2 bottle
    ceaser dressing
  • SALAD:
  • 1 pkg
    pasta of choice
  • 3 md
    cucumbers
  • 2 pkg
    cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 lg
    red onion
  • 2 jar
    kalamata olives, pitted & halved
  • 4 pkg
    feta cheese, crumbled

How To Make grilled greek chicken pasta salad

  • 1
    Whisk all marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place chicken in a reasealable plastic bag in a shallow bowl or dish. Pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag; turn to coat chicken. Marinade in frig for 24 hours; turning occasionally.
  • 2
    IF USING BOTTLED DRESSING; SKIP THIS STEP. In a screw-top jar, combine dressing ingredients. Cover & shake well. (MAKE THIS THE DAY BEFORE USING SO ALL THE FLAVORS MARRY TOGETHER).
  • 3
    After marinading time is done...cook pasta according to directions. Drain with cold water; drain again.
  • 4
    Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over heat. Grill 12-15 minutes or until tender & no longer pink (170 degrees), turning once.
  • 5
    Cool chicken until cool enough to handle (15-30 minutes). Transfer chicken to a cutting board; cut into bite-size pieces.
  • 6
    In a very large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, olives & cut up chicken pieces.
  • 7
    Drizzle dressing over pasta/chicken mixture; toss to coat.
  • 8
    Cover & chill in frig for at least 2 hours or longer.
  • 9
    To serve, add feta cheese; toss. Enjoy!
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