grilled greek chicken pasta salad

Name: Grilled Greek Chicken Pasta Salad
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 6 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless; ## MARINADE:; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) oregano, fresh; 2 tablespoon(s) parsley flakes; 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; ## DRESSING:; 1 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 cup(s) lemon juice; 4 tablespoon(s) basil, fresh; 3 5.3 ounce(s) oikos plain greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon(s) anchovy paste (optional); 8 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; ## OR...; 2 bottle(s) ceaser dressing; ## SALAD:; 1 package(s) pasta of choice; 3 medium cucumbers; 2 package(s) cherry or grape tomatoes; 1 large red onion; 2 jar(s) kalamata olives, pitted & halved; 4 package(s) feta cheese, crumbled

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Cullowhee, NC

Updated on Aug 28, 2011

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

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cook time 15 Min

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yield 12-16 Side Dish Servings & 6-8 Main Dish Servings

Ingredients

6 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
MARINADE:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons oregano, fresh
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
DRESSING:
1 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 cup lemon juice
4 tablespoons basil, fresh
3 5.3 ounces oikos plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
OR...
2 bottles ceaser dressing
SALAD:
1 package pasta of choice
3 medium cucumbers
2 packages cherry or grape tomatoes
1 large red onion
2 jars kalamata olives, pitted & halved
4 packages feta cheese, crumbled

How To Make grilled greek chicken pasta salad

Step 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.

Step 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).
Step 3

After marinading time is done...cook pasta according to directions. Drain with cold water; drain again.
Step 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.
Step 5

Cool chicken until cool enough to handle (15-30 minutes). Transfer chicken to a cutting board; cut into bite-size pieces.
Step 6

In a very large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, olives & cut up chicken pieces.
Step 7

Drizzle dressing over pasta/chicken mixture; toss to coat.
Step 8

Cover & chill in frig for at least 2 hours or longer.
Step 9

To serve, add feta cheese; toss. Enjoy!
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